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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,248 and 175,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,248 and 175,216 is: 278,468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,248 : 175,216 = 175,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,248/175,216 = 175,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,248x = 175,216 × 175,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,248x = 30,700,646,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700,646,656/110,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,468.97

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