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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,967 and 154,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,967 and 154,173 is: 222,211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,967 : 154,173 = 154,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,967/154,173 = 154,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,967x = 154,173 × 154,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,967x = 23,769,313,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,769,313,929/106,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,211.65

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