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Finding the Third Proportional to 111,330 and 166,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 111,330 and 166,995 is: 250,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,330 : 166,995 = 166,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,330/166,995 = 166,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,330x = 166,995 × 166,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,330x = 27,887,330,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,887,330,025/111,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,492.50

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