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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,794 and 171,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,794 and 171,160 is: 333,687.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,794 : 171,160 = 171,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,794/171,160 = 171,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,794x = 171,160 × 171,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,794x = 29,295,745,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295,745,600/87,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,687.33

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