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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,870 and 166,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,870 and 166,133 is: 248,941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,870 : 166,133 = 166,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,870/166,133 = 166,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,870x = 166,133 × 166,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,870x = 27,600,173,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,600,173,689/110,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,941.77

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