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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,968 and 169,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,968 and 169,524 is: 268,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,968 : 169,524 = 169,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,968/169,524 = 169,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,968x = 169,524 × 169,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,968x = 28,738,386,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738,386,576/106,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,663.40

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