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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,894 and 170,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,894 and 170,966 is: 250,050.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,894 : 170,966 = 170,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,894/170,966 = 170,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,894x = 170,966 × 170,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,894x = 29,229,373,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,229,373,156/116,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,050.24

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