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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,467 and 148,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,467 and 148,035 is: 205,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,467 : 148,035 = 148,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,467/148,035 = 148,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,467x = 148,035 × 148,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,467x = 21,914,361,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914,361,225/106,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,832.43

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