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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,312 and 167,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,312 and 167,148 is: 238,155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,312 : 167,148 = 167,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,312/167,148 = 167,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,312x = 167,148 × 167,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,312x = 27,938,453,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,938,453,904/117,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,155.12

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