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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,960 and 164,419

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,960 and 164,419 is: 252,745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,960 : 164,419 = 164,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,960/164,419 = 164,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,960x = 164,419 × 164,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,960x = 27,033,607,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,033,607,561/106,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,745.02

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