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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,954 and 166,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,954 and 166,599 is: 254,742.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,954 : 166,599 = 166,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,954/166,599 = 166,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,954x = 166,599 × 166,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,954x = 27,755,226,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755,226,801/108,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,742.61

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