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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,296 and 166,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,296 and 166,673 is: 256,518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,296 : 166,673 = 166,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,296/166,673 = 166,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,296x = 166,673 × 166,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,296x = 27,779,888,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779,888,929/108,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,518.14

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