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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,241 and 170,332.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,241 and 170,332.88 is: 263,180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,241 : 170,332.88 = 170,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,241/170,332.88 = 170,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,241x = 170,332.88 × 170,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,241x = 29,013,288,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013,288,305.77/110,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,180.56

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