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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,512 and 164,920.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,512 and 164,920.50 is: 255,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,512 : 164,920.50 = 164,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,512/164,920.50 = 164,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,512x = 164,920.50 × 164,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,512x = 27,198,771,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198,771,320.25/106,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,358.75

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