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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,599 and 174,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,599 and 174,989 is: 262,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,599 : 174,989 = 174,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,599/174,989 = 174,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,599x = 174,989 × 174,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,599x = 30,621,150,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621,150,121/116,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,619.32

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