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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,962 and 164,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,962 and 164,422 is: 252,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,962 : 164,422 = 164,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,962/164,422 = 164,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,962x = 164,422 × 164,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,962x = 27,034,594,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,034,594,084/106,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,749.52

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