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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,006 and 165,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,006 and 165,266 is: 241,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,006 : 165,266 = 165,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,006/165,266 = 165,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,006x = 165,266 × 165,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,006x = 27,312,850,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312,850,756/113,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,693.81

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