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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,666 and 165,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,666 and 165,034 is: 262,730.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,666 : 165,034 = 165,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,666/165,034 = 165,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,666x = 165,034 × 165,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,666x = 27,236,221,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,236,221,156/103,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,730.51

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