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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,008 and 165,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,008 and 165,252 is: 248,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,008 : 165,252 = 165,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,008/165,252 = 165,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,008x = 165,252 × 165,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,008x = 27,308,223,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,223,504/110,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,238.52

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