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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,306 and 162,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,306 and 162,459 is: 243,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,306 : 162,459 = 162,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,306/162,459 = 162,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,306x = 162,459 × 162,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,306x = 26,392,926,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392,926,681/108,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,688.50

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