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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,094 and 170,113.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,094 and 170,113.50 is: 262,853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,094 : 170,113.50 = 170,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,094/170,113.50 = 170,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,094x = 170,113.50 × 170,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,094x = 28,938,602,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,938,602,882.25/110,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,853.59

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