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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,158 and 173,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,158 and 173,775 is: 259,971.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,158 : 173,775 = 173,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,158/173,775 = 173,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,158x = 173,775 × 173,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,158x = 30,197,750,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,197,750,625/116,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,971.34

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