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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,570 and 179,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,570 and 179,283 is: 275,734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,570 : 179,283 = 179,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,570/179,283 = 179,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,570x = 179,283 × 179,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,570x = 32,142,394,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142,394,089/116,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,734.70

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