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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,256 and 164,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,256 and 164,883 is: 248,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,256 : 164,883 = 164,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,256/164,883 = 164,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,256x = 164,883 × 164,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,256x = 27,186,403,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,186,403,689/109,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,832.13

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