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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,047.36 and 174,920.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,047.36 and 174,920.13 is: 278,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,047.36 : 174,920.13 = 174,920.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,047.36/174,920.13 = 174,920.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,047.36x = 174,920.13 × 174,920.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,047.36x = 30,597,052,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,597,052,863.14/110,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,035.32

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