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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,264 and 167,329.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,264 and 167,329.50 is: 265,989.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,264 : 167,329.50 = 167,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,264/167,329.50 = 167,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,264x = 167,329.50 × 167,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,264x = 27,999,161,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,161,570.25/105,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,989.91

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