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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,161 and 170,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,161 and 170,839 is: 251,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,161 : 170,839 = 170,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,161/170,839 = 170,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,161x = 170,839 × 170,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,161x = 29,185,963,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,963,921/116,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,254.41

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