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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,242 and 179,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,242 and 179,621 is: 277,556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,242 : 179,621 = 179,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,242/179,621 = 179,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,242x = 179,621 × 179,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,242x = 32,263,703,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263,703,641/116,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,556.34

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