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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,872 and 166,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,872 and 166,778 is: 260,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,872 : 166,778 = 166,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,872/166,778 = 166,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,872x = 166,778 × 166,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,872x = 27,814,901,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814,901,284/106,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,263.69

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