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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,464 and 165,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,464 and 165,312 is: 242,993.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,464 : 165,312 = 165,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,464/165,312 = 165,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,464x = 165,312 × 165,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,464x = 27,328,057,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,057,344/112,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,993.82

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