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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,766 and 166,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,766 and 166,266 is: 277,092.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,766 : 166,266 = 166,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,766/166,266 = 166,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,766x = 166,266 × 166,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,766x = 27,644,382,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,644,382,756/99,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,092.22

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