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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,003 and 161,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,003 and 161,363 is: 178,338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,003 : 161,363 = 161,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,003/161,363 = 161,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,003x = 161,363 × 161,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,003x = 26,038,017,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,038,017,769/146,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,338.92

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