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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,044 and 167,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,044 and 167,058 is: 219,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,044 : 167,058 = 167,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,044/167,058 = 167,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,044x = 167,058 × 167,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,044x = 27,908,375,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,908,375,364/127,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,674.88

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