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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,290 and 162,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,290 and 162,260 is: 247,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,290 : 162,260 = 162,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,290/162,260 = 162,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,290x = 162,260 × 162,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,290x = 26,328,307,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,328,307,600/106,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,702.58

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