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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,944 and 178,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,944 and 178,664 is: 282,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,944 : 178,664 = 178,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,944/178,664 = 178,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,944x = 178,664 × 178,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,944x = 31,920,824,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,920,824,896/112,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,625.24

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