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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,718 and 170,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,718 and 170,937 is: 250,342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,718 : 170,937 = 170,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,718/170,937 = 170,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,718x = 170,937 × 170,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,718x = 29,219,457,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219,457,969/116,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,342.35

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