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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,916 and 166,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,916 and 166,320 is: 249,399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,916 : 166,320 = 166,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,916/166,320 = 166,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,916x = 166,320 × 166,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,916x = 27,662,342,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,662,342,400/110,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,399.03

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