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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,994 and 170,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,994 and 170,864 is: 317,352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,994 : 170,864 = 170,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,994/170,864 = 170,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,994x = 170,864 × 170,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,994x = 29,194,506,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,194,506,496/91,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,352.29

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