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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,007 and 162,009

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,007 and 162,009 is: 243,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,007 : 162,009 = 162,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,007/162,009 = 162,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,007x = 162,009 × 162,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,007x = 26,246,916,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,246,916,081/108,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,011.25

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