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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,756 and 162,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,756 and 162,114 is: 253,295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,756 : 162,114 = 162,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,756/162,114 = 162,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,756x = 162,114 × 162,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,756x = 26,280,948,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,280,948,996/103,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,295.70

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