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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,824 and 165,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,824 and 165,304 is: 233,902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,824 : 165,304 = 165,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,824/165,304 = 165,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,824x = 165,304 × 165,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,824x = 27,325,412,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325,412,416/116,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,902.39

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