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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,932 and 163,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,932 and 163,876 is: 177,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,932 : 163,876 = 163,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,932/163,876 = 163,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,932x = 163,876 × 163,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,932x = 26,855,343,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,855,343,376/150,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,930.08

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