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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,574 and 166,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,574 and 166,777 is: 251,547.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,574 : 166,777 = 166,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,574/166,777 = 166,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,574x = 166,777 × 166,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,574x = 27,814,567,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814,567,729/110,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,547.09

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