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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,812 and 166,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,812 and 166,458 is: 254,643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,812 : 166,458 = 166,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,812/166,458 = 166,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,812x = 166,458 × 166,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,812x = 27,708,265,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708,265,764/108,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,643.47

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