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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,236 and 164,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,236 and 164,924 is: 246,742.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,236 : 164,924 = 164,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,236/164,924 = 164,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,236x = 164,924 × 164,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,236x = 27,199,925,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199,925,776/110,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,742.68

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