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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,967 and 176,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,967 and 176,703 is: 266,946.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,967 : 176,703 = 176,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,967/176,703 = 176,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,967x = 176,703 × 176,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,967x = 31,223,950,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,223,950,209/116,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,946.66

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