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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,064 and 217,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,064 and 217,044 is: 439,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,064 : 217,044 = 217,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,064/217,044 = 217,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,064x = 217,044 × 217,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,064x = 47,108,097,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,108,097,936/107,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,999.42

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