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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,534 and 167,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,534 and 167,103 is: 264,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,534 : 167,103 = 167,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,534/167,103 = 167,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,534x = 167,103 × 167,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,534x = 27,923,412,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,923,412,609/105,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,591.63

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