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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,267 and 160,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,267 and 160,693 is: 240,728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,267 : 160,693 = 160,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,267/160,693 = 160,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,267x = 160,693 × 160,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,267x = 25,822,240,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,822,240,249/107,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,728.65

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