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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,468 and 164,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,468 and 164,828 is: 255,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,468 : 164,828 = 164,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,468/164,828 = 164,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,468x = 164,828 × 164,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,468x = 27,168,269,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,168,269,584/106,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,177.80

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