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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,228 and 170,368.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,228 and 170,368.50 is: 263,321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,228 : 170,368.50 = 170,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,228/170,368.50 = 170,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,228x = 170,368.50 × 170,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,228x = 29,025,425,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025,425,792.25/110,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,321.71

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