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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,738 and 161,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,738 and 161,291 is: 226,732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,738 : 161,291 = 161,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,738/161,291 = 161,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,738x = 161,291 × 161,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,738x = 26,014,786,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014,786,681/114,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,732.09

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