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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,972 and 166,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,972 and 166,629 is: 254,792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,972 : 166,629 = 166,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,972/166,629 = 166,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,972x = 166,629 × 166,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,972x = 27,765,223,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,765,223,641/108,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,792.27

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