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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,326 and 166,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,326 and 166,855 is: 245,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,326 : 166,855 = 166,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,326/166,855 = 166,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,326x = 166,855 × 166,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,326x = 27,840,591,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840,591,025/113,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,668.17

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