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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,834 and 187,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,834 and 187,232 is: 205,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,834 : 187,232 = 187,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,834/187,232 = 187,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,834x = 187,232 × 187,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,834x = 35,055,821,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055,821,824/170,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,204.01

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