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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,974 and 164,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,974 and 164,453 is: 262,637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,974 : 164,453 = 164,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,974/164,453 = 164,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,974x = 164,453 × 164,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,974x = 27,044,789,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,789,209/102,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,637.07

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