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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,848 and 176,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,848 and 176,352 is: 266,157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,848 : 176,352 = 176,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,848/176,352 = 176,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,848x = 176,352 × 176,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,848x = 31,100,027,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,100,027,904/116,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,157.98

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