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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,844 and 171,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,844 and 171,498 is: 251,716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,844 : 171,498 = 171,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,844/171,498 = 171,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,844x = 171,498 × 171,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,844x = 29,411,564,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411,564,004/116,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,716.51

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