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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,682 and 166,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,682 and 166,134 is: 249,367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,682 : 166,134 = 166,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,682/166,134 = 166,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,682x = 166,134 × 166,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,682x = 27,600,505,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,600,505,956/110,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,367.61

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