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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,868 and 106,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,868 and 106,838 is: 156,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,868 : 106,838 = 106,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,868/106,838 = 106,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,868x = 106,838 × 106,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,868x = 11,414,358,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414,358,244/72,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,644.32

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