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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,211 and 175,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,211 and 175,044 is: 261,412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,211 : 175,044 = 175,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,211/175,044 = 175,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,211x = 175,044 × 175,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,211x = 30,640,401,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,640,401,936/117,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,412.34

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