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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,033 and 166,309.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,033 and 166,309.50 is: 263,334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,033 : 166,309.50 = 166,309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,033/166,309.50 = 166,309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,033x = 166,309.50 × 166,309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,033x = 27,658,849,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658,849,790.25/105,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,334.85

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