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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,664 and 157,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,664 and 157,275 is: 243,305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,664 : 157,275 = 157,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,664/157,275 = 157,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,664x = 157,275 × 157,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,664x = 24,735,425,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,425,625/101,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,305.65

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