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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,007 and 170,061.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,007 and 170,061.75 is: 262,901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,007 : 170,061.75 = 170,061.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,007/170,061.75 = 170,061.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,007x = 170,061.75 × 170,061.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,007x = 28,920,998,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,920,998,813.06/110,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,901.44

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