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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,675 and 165,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,675 and 165,047 is: 262,749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,675 : 165,047 = 165,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,675/165,047 = 165,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,675x = 165,047 × 165,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,675x = 27,240,512,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,240,512,209/103,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,749.09

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