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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,993 and 171,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,993 and 171,102 is: 250,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,993 : 171,102 = 171,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,993/171,102 = 171,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,993x = 171,102 × 171,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,993x = 29,275,894,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275,894,404/116,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,236.29

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