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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,650.13 and 170,844.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,650.13 and 170,844.19 is: 250,216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,650.13 : 170,844.19 = 170,844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,650.13/170,844.19 = 170,844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,650.13x = 170,844.19 × 170,844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,650.13x = 29,187,736,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,187,736,402.54/116,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,216.07

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