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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,658 and 162,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,658 and 162,147 is: 246,504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,658 : 162,147 = 162,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,658/162,147 = 162,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,658x = 162,147 × 162,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,658x = 26,291,649,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,649,609/106,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,504.24

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