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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,126 and 171,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,126 and 171,801 is: 251,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,126 : 171,801 = 171,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,126/171,801 = 171,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,126x = 171,801 × 171,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,126x = 29,515,583,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,515,583,601/117,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,998.56

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