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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,942 and 165,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,942 and 165,354 is: 235,824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,942 : 165,354 = 165,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,942/165,354 = 165,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,942x = 165,354 × 165,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,942x = 27,341,945,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341,945,316/115,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,824.34

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