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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,933 and 165,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,933 and 165,150 is: 257,469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,933 : 165,150 = 165,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,933/165,150 = 165,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,933x = 165,150 × 165,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,933x = 27,274,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,274,522,500/105,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,469.56

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