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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,973 and 167,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,973 and 167,277 is: 239,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,973 : 167,277 = 167,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,973/167,277 = 167,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,973x = 167,277 × 167,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,973x = 27,981,594,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981,594,729/116,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,214.13

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