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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,282 and 166,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,282 and 166,652 is: 256,486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,282 : 166,652 = 166,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,282/166,652 = 166,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,282x = 166,652 × 166,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,282x = 27,772,889,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,772,889,104/108,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,486.67

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