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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,666 and 169,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,666 and 169,239 is: 258,813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,666 : 169,239 = 169,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,666/169,239 = 169,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,666x = 169,239 × 169,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,666x = 28,641,839,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641,839,121/110,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,813.36

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