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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,948 and 165,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,948 and 165,416 is: 235,989.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,948 : 165,416 = 165,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,948/165,416 = 165,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,948x = 165,416 × 165,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,948x = 27,362,453,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,362,453,056/115,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,989.00

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