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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,382 and 174,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,382 and 174,861 is: 277,005.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,382 : 174,861 = 174,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,382/174,861 = 174,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,382x = 174,861 × 174,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,382x = 30,576,369,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,576,369,321/110,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,005.03

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