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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,863 and 167,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,863 and 167,115 is: 238,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,863 : 167,115 = 167,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,863/167,115 = 167,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,863x = 167,115 × 167,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,863x = 27,927,423,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927,423,225/116,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,975.75

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