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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,932 and 166,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,932 and 166,804 is: 191,976.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,932 : 166,804 = 166,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,932/166,804 = 166,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,932x = 166,804 × 166,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,932x = 27,823,574,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,574,416/144,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,976.75

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