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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,746 and 167,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,746 and 167,271 is: 252,646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,746 : 167,271 = 167,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,746/167,271 = 167,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,746x = 167,271 × 167,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,746x = 27,979,587,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979,587,441/110,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,646.48

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