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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,484.63 and 165,544.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,484.63 and 165,544.70 is: 248,043.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,484.63 : 165,544.70 = 165,544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,484.63/165,544.70 = 165,544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,484.63x = 165,544.70 × 165,544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,484.63x = 27,405,047,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405,047,439.43/110,484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,043.97

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