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Finding the Third Proportional to 104,006 and 165,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 104,006 and 165,729 is: 264,081.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,006 : 165,729 = 165,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,006/165,729 = 165,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,006x = 165,729 × 165,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,006x = 27,466,101,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466,101,441/104,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,081.89

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