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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,342.25 and 171,166.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,342.25 and 171,166.50 is: 265,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,342.25 : 171,166.50 = 171,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,342.25/171,166.50 = 171,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,342.25x = 171,166.50 × 171,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,342.25x = 29,297,970,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297,970,722.25/110,342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,519.06

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