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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,742 and 186,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,742 and 186,051 is: 202,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,742 : 186,051 = 186,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,742/186,051 = 186,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,742x = 186,051 × 186,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,742x = 34,614,974,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,614,974,601/170,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,732.63

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