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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,480 and 159,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,480 and 159,722 is: 239,586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,480 : 159,722 = 159,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,480/159,722 = 159,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,480x = 159,722 × 159,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,480x = 25,511,117,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,511,117,284/106,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,586.00

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