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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,432 and 164,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,432 and 164,160 is: 248,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,432 : 164,160 = 164,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,432/164,160 = 164,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,432x = 164,160 × 164,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,432x = 26,948,505,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,948,505,600/108,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,529.08

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