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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,099 and 163,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,099 and 163,837 is: 239,454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,099 : 163,837 = 163,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,099/163,837 = 163,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,099x = 163,837 × 163,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,099x = 26,842,562,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,842,562,569/112,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,454.08

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