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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,727 and 160,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,727 and 160,374 is: 240,987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,727 : 160,374 = 160,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,727/160,374 = 160,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,727x = 160,374 × 160,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,727x = 25,719,819,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,719,819,876/106,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,987.00

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