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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,008 and 162,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,008 and 162,336 is: 229,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,008 : 162,336 = 162,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,008/162,336 = 162,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,008x = 162,336 × 162,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,008x = 26,352,976,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,352,976,896/115,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,140.38

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