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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,717 and 170,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,717 and 170,060 is: 243,607.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,717 : 170,060 = 170,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,717/170,060 = 170,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,717x = 170,060 × 170,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,717x = 28,920,403,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,920,403,600/118,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,607.94

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