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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,007 and 165,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,007 and 165,253 is: 248,243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,007 : 165,253 = 165,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,007/165,253 = 165,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,007x = 165,253 × 165,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,007x = 27,308,554,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,554,009/110,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,243.78

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