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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,373 and 170,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,373 and 170,865 is: 264,510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,373 : 170,865 = 170,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,373/170,865 = 170,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,373x = 170,865 × 170,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,373x = 29,194,848,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,194,848,225/110,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,510.78

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