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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,768 and 153,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,768 and 153,170 is: 215,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,768 : 153,170 = 153,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,768/153,170 = 153,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,768x = 153,170 × 153,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,768x = 23,461,048,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461,048,900/108,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,698.08

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