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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,902 and 165,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,902 and 165,493 is: 238,359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,902 : 165,493 = 165,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,902/165,493 = 165,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,902x = 165,493 × 165,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,902x = 27,387,933,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,387,933,049/114,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,359.06

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