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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,369.25 and 170,859.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,369.25 and 170,859.38 is: 264,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,369.25 : 170,859.38 = 170,859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,369.25/170,859.38 = 170,859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,369.25x = 170,859.38 × 170,859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,369.25x = 29,192,926,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192,926,025.39/110,369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,502.35

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