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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,326 and 170,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,326 and 170,482 is: 263,438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,326 : 170,482 = 170,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,326/170,482 = 170,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,326x = 170,482 × 170,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,326x = 29,064,112,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,064,112,324/110,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,438.47

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