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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,048 and 170,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,048 and 170,954 is: 270,484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,048 : 170,954 = 170,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,048/170,954 = 170,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,048x = 170,954 × 170,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,048x = 29,225,270,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,270,116/108,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,484.14

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