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Finding the Third Proportional to 104,868 and 166,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 104,868 and 166,131 is: 263,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,868 : 166,131 = 166,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,868/166,131 = 166,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,868x = 166,131 × 166,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,868x = 27,599,509,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599,509,161/104,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,183.33

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