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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,938 and 164,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,938 and 164,547 is: 235,568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,938 : 164,547 = 164,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,938/164,547 = 164,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,938x = 164,547 × 164,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,938x = 27,075,715,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075,715,209/114,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,568.00

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