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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,250 and 174,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,250 and 174,804 is: 277,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,250 : 174,804 = 174,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,250/174,804 = 174,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,250x = 174,804 × 174,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,250x = 30,556,438,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,556,438,416/110,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,155.90

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