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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,160 and 170,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,160 and 170,838 is: 251,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,160 : 170,838 = 170,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,160/170,838 = 170,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,160x = 170,838 × 170,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,160x = 29,185,622,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,622,244/116,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,253.64

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