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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,429 and 167,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,429 and 167,696 is: 254,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,429 : 167,696 = 167,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,429/167,696 = 167,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,429x = 167,696 × 167,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,429x = 28,121,948,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121,948,416/110,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,660.90

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