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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,879 and 166,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,879 and 166,560 is: 254,798.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,879 : 166,560 = 166,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,879/166,560 = 166,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,879x = 166,560 × 166,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,879x = 27,742,233,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742,233,600/108,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,798.75

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