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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,384 and 160,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,384 and 160,752 is: 245,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,384 : 160,752 = 160,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,384/160,752 = 160,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,384x = 160,752 × 160,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,384x = 25,841,205,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,841,205,504/105,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,209.95

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