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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,282 and 162,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,282 and 162,771 is: 249,283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,282 : 162,771 = 162,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,282/162,771 = 162,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,282x = 162,771 × 162,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,282x = 26,494,398,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494,398,441/106,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,283.97

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