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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,634 and 170,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,634 and 170,160 is: 350,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,634 : 170,160 = 170,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,634/170,160 = 170,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,634x = 170,160 × 170,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,634x = 28,954,425,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954,425,600/82,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,393.61

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