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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,670 and 165,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,670 and 165,040 is: 262,739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,670 : 165,040 = 165,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,670/165,040 = 165,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,670x = 165,040 × 165,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,670x = 27,238,201,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238,201,600/103,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,739.48

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