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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,024 and 165,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,024 and 165,324 is: 248,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,024 : 165,324 = 165,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,024/165,324 = 165,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,024x = 165,324 × 165,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,024x = 27,332,024,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,024,976/110,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,418.75

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