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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,867 and 163,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,867 and 163,301 is: 244,952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,867 : 163,301 = 163,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,867/163,301 = 163,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,867x = 163,301 × 163,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,867x = 26,667,216,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,667,216,601/108,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,952.25

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