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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,439 and 166,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,439 and 166,886 is: 256,835.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,439 : 166,886 = 166,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,439/166,886 = 166,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,439x = 166,886 × 166,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,439x = 27,850,936,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,850,936,996/108,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,835.06

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