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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,166 and 175,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,166 and 175,089 is: 278,272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,166 : 175,089 = 175,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,166/175,089 = 175,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,166x = 175,089 × 175,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,166x = 30,656,157,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,656,157,921/110,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,272.41

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