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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,488 and 167,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,488 and 167,484 is: 238,755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,488 : 167,484 = 167,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,488/167,484 = 167,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,488x = 167,484 × 167,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,488x = 28,050,890,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050,890,256/117,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,755.36

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