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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,764 and 238,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,764 and 238,160 is: 536,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,764 : 238,160 = 238,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,764/238,160 = 238,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,764x = 238,160 × 238,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,764x = 56,720,185,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,720,185,600/105,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,290.09

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