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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,591 and 166,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,591 and 166,803 is: 251,586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,591 : 166,803 = 166,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,591/166,803 = 166,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,591x = 166,803 × 166,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,591x = 27,823,240,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,240,809/110,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,586.85

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