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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,848 and 166,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,848 and 166,836 is: 219,429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,848 : 166,836 = 166,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,848/166,836 = 166,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,848x = 166,836 × 166,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,848x = 27,834,250,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834,250,896/126,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,429.95

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