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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,263 and 160,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,263 and 160,687 is: 240,719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,263 : 160,687 = 160,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,263/160,687 = 160,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,263x = 160,687 × 160,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,263x = 25,820,311,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,820,311,969/107,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,719.65

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