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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,984 and 165,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,984 and 165,972 is: 243,810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,984 : 165,972 = 165,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,984/165,972 = 165,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,984x = 165,972 × 165,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,984x = 27,546,704,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546,704,784/112,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,810.67

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