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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,265 and 164,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,265 and 164,961 is: 246,788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,265 : 164,961 = 164,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,265/164,961 = 164,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,265x = 164,961 × 164,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,265x = 27,212,131,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212,131,521/110,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,788.48

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