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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,044 and 217,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,044 and 217,158 is: 457,645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,044 : 217,158 = 217,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,044/217,158 = 217,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,044x = 217,158 × 217,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,044x = 47,157,596,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157,596,964/103,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,645.25

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