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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,766 and 181,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,766 and 181,942 is: 281,090.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,766 : 181,942 = 181,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,766/181,942 = 181,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,766x = 181,942 × 181,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,766x = 33,102,891,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,891,364/117,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,090.39

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