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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,869 and 166,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,869 and 166,773 is: 260,255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,869 : 166,773 = 166,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,869/166,773 = 166,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,869x = 166,773 × 166,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,869x = 27,813,233,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,813,233,529/106,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,255.39

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