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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,470 and 159,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,470 and 159,708 is: 239,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,470 : 159,708 = 159,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,470/159,708 = 159,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,470x = 159,708 × 159,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,470x = 25,506,645,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,506,645,264/106,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,566.50

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