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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,967 and 162,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,967 and 162,553 is: 238,120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,967 : 162,553 = 162,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,967/162,553 = 162,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,967x = 162,553 × 162,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,967x = 26,423,477,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,477,809/110,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,120.14

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