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Finding the Third Proportional to 113,432 and 162,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 113,432 and 162,372 is: 232,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,432 : 162,372 = 162,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,432/162,372 = 162,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,432x = 162,372 × 162,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,432x = 26,364,666,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,364,666,384/113,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,427.06

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