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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,452 and 172,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,452 and 172,230 is: 268,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,452 : 172,230 = 172,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,452/172,230 = 172,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,452x = 172,230 × 172,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,452x = 29,663,172,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,663,172,900/110,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,561.66

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