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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,272 and 159,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,272 and 159,660 is: 239,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,272 : 159,660 = 159,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,272/159,660 = 159,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,272x = 159,660 × 159,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,272x = 25,491,315,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,491,315,600/106,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,868.60

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