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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,917 and 182,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,917 and 182,220 is: 283,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,917 : 182,220 = 182,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,917/182,220 = 182,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,917x = 182,220 × 182,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,917x = 33,204,128,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,204,128,400/116,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,997.44

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