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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,324 and 170,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,324 and 170,479 is: 263,433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,324 : 170,479 = 170,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,324/170,479 = 170,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,324x = 170,479 × 170,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,324x = 29,063,089,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,063,089,441/110,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,433.97

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