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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,408 and 145,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,408 and 145,803 is: 197,923.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,408 : 145,803 = 145,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,408/145,803 = 145,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,408x = 145,803 × 145,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,408x = 21,258,514,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258,514,809/107,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,923.01

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