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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,687 and 166,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,687 and 166,055 is: 249,119.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,687 : 166,055 = 166,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,687/166,055 = 166,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,687x = 166,055 × 166,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,687x = 27,574,263,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574,263,025/110,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,119.26

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