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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,976 and 166,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,976 and 166,635 is: 254,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,976 : 166,635 = 166,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,976/166,635 = 166,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,976x = 166,635 × 166,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,976x = 27,767,223,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,767,223,225/108,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,801.27

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