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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,424 and 166,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,424 and 166,467 is: 250,953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,424 : 166,467 = 166,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,424/166,467 = 166,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,424x = 166,467 × 166,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,424x = 27,711,262,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711,262,089/110,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,953.25

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