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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,986 and 165,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,986 and 165,571 is: 256,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,986 : 165,571 = 165,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,986/165,571 = 165,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,986x = 165,571 × 165,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,986x = 27,413,756,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,413,756,041/106,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,236.85

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