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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,988 and 166,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,988 and 166,651 is: 254,822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,988 : 166,651 = 166,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,988/166,651 = 166,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,988x = 166,651 × 166,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,988x = 27,772,555,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,772,555,801/108,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,822.14

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