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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,422 and 170,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,422 and 170,448 is: 226,226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,422 : 170,448 = 170,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,422/170,448 = 170,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,422x = 170,448 × 170,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,422x = 29,052,520,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,052,520,704/128,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,226.98

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