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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,030 and 165,289

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,030 and 165,289 is: 248,300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,030 : 165,289 = 165,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,030/165,289 = 165,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,030x = 165,289 × 165,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,030x = 27,320,453,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,320,453,521/110,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,300.04

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