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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,352 and 171,181.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,352 and 171,181.50 is: 265,542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,352 : 171,181.50 = 171,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,352/171,181.50 = 171,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,352x = 171,181.50 × 171,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,352x = 29,303,105,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,303,105,942.25/110,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,542.14

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