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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,714 and 220,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,714 and 220,160 is: 458,505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,714 : 220,160 = 220,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,714/220,160 = 220,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,714x = 220,160 × 220,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,714x = 48,470,425,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,470,425,600/105,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,505.27

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