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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,044 and 170,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,044 and 170,948 is: 270,475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,044 : 170,948 = 170,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,044/170,948 = 170,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,044x = 170,948 × 170,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,044x = 29,223,218,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223,218,704/108,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,475.16

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