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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,976 and 161,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,976 and 161,664 is: 264,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,976 : 161,664 = 161,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,976/161,664 = 161,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,976x = 161,664 × 161,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,976x = 26,135,248,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,135,248,896/98,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,056.43

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