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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,262 and 162,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,262 and 162,693 is: 261,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,262 : 162,693 = 162,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,262/162,693 = 162,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,262x = 162,693 × 162,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,262x = 26,469,012,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469,012,249/101,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,391.36

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