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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,768 and 166,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,768 and 166,117 is: 249,123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,768 : 166,117 = 166,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,768/166,117 = 166,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,768x = 166,117 × 166,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,768x = 27,594,857,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,857,689/110,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,123.01

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