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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,848 and 162,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,848 and 162,385 is: 237,883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,848 : 162,385 = 162,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,848/162,385 = 162,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,848x = 162,385 × 162,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,848x = 26,368,888,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,888,225/110,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,883.30

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