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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,408 and 162,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,408 and 162,336 is: 232,373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,408 : 162,336 = 162,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,408/162,336 = 162,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,408x = 162,336 × 162,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,408x = 26,352,976,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,352,976,896/113,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,373.17

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