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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,755 and 165,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,755 and 165,441 is: 242,745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,755 : 165,441 = 165,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,755/165,441 = 165,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,755x = 165,441 × 165,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,755x = 27,370,724,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,724,481/112,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,745.11

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