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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,664 and 160,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,664 and 160,176 is: 216,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,664 : 160,176 = 160,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,664/160,176 = 160,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,664x = 160,176 × 160,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,664x = 25,656,350,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656,350,976/118,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,210.06

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