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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,767 and 170,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,767 and 170,183 is: 315,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,767 : 170,183 = 170,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,767/170,183 = 170,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,767x = 170,183 × 170,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,767x = 28,962,253,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962,253,489/91,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,606.41

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