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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,251 and 155,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,251 and 155,263 is: 218,651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,251 : 155,263 = 155,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,251/155,263 = 155,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,251x = 155,263 × 155,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,251x = 24,106,599,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,106,599,169/110,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,651.98

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