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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,029 and 166,096.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,029 and 166,096.50 is: 250,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,029 : 166,096.50 = 166,096.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,029/166,096.50 = 166,096.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,029x = 166,096.50 × 166,096.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,029x = 27,588,047,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588,047,312.25/110,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,734.33

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