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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,667 and 165,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,667 and 165,266 is: 253,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,667 : 165,266 = 165,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,667/165,266 = 165,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,667x = 165,266 × 165,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,667x = 27,312,850,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312,850,756/107,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,678.94

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