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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,293 and 162,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,293 and 162,440 is: 243,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,293 : 162,440 = 162,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,293/162,440 = 162,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,293x = 162,440 × 162,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,293x = 26,386,753,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,386,753,600/108,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,660.75

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