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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,256 and 167,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,256 and 167,135 is: 234,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,256 : 167,135 = 167,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,256/167,135 = 167,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,256x = 167,135 × 167,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,256x = 27,934,108,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,934,108,225/119,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,236.50

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