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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,917 and 166,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,917 and 166,691 is: 235,639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,917 : 166,691 = 166,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,917/166,691 = 166,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,917x = 166,691 × 166,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,917x = 27,785,889,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,889,481/117,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,639.39

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