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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,964 and 160,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,964 and 160,113 is: 239,671.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,964 : 160,113 = 160,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,964/160,113 = 160,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,964x = 160,113 × 160,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,964x = 25,636,172,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,636,172,769/106,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,671.04

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