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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,066 and 167,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,066 and 167,187 is: 253,952.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,066 : 167,187 = 167,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,066/167,187 = 167,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,066x = 167,187 × 167,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,066x = 27,951,492,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,951,492,969/110,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,952.11

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