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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,994 and 167,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,994 and 167,475 is: 269,706.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,994 : 167,475 = 167,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,994/167,475 = 167,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,994x = 167,475 × 167,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,994x = 28,047,875,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,875,625/103,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,706.67

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