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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,377.50 and 170,872.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,377.50 and 170,872.50 is: 264,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,377.50 : 170,872.50 = 170,872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,377.50/170,872.50 = 170,872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,377.50x = 170,872.50 × 170,872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,377.50x = 29,197,411,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,197,411,256.25/110,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,523.22

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