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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,847 and 162,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,847 and 162,340 is: 237,753.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,847 : 162,340 = 162,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,847/162,340 = 162,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,847x = 162,340 × 162,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,847x = 26,354,275,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,354,275,600/110,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,753.62

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