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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,444 and 159,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,444 and 159,684 is: 239,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,444 : 159,684 = 159,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,444/159,684 = 159,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,444x = 159,684 × 159,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,444x = 25,498,979,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,498,979,856/106,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,553.00

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