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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,869 and 163,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,869 and 163,805 is: 253,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,869 : 163,805 = 163,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,869/163,805 = 163,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,869x = 163,805 × 163,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,869x = 26,832,078,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832,078,025/105,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,446.03

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