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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,922 and 166,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,922 and 166,703 is: 235,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,922 : 166,703 = 166,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,922/166,703 = 166,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,922x = 166,703 × 166,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,922x = 27,789,890,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,789,890,209/117,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,663.32

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