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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,266 and 162,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,266 and 162,700 is: 261,403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,266 : 162,700 = 162,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,266/162,700 = 162,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,266x = 162,700 × 162,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,266x = 26,471,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471,290,000/101,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,403.53

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