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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,732 and 170,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,732 and 170,850 is: 228,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,732 : 170,850 = 170,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,732/170,850 = 170,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,732x = 170,850 × 170,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,732x = 29,189,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189,722,500/127,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,523.18

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