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Finding the Third Proportional to 118 and 167

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Solution

The third proportional to 118 and 167 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 167 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/167 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 167 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 27,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,889/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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