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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,604 and 170,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,604 and 170,316 is: 248,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,604 : 170,316 = 170,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,604/170,316 = 170,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,604x = 170,316 × 170,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,604x = 29,007,539,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007,539,856/116,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,769.68

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