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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,555 and 105,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,555 and 105,823 is: 158,720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,555 : 105,823 = 105,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,555/105,823 = 105,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,555x = 105,823 × 105,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,555x = 11,198,507,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,198,507,329/70,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,720.25

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