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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,454 and 175,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,454 and 175,176 is: 277,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,454 : 175,176 = 175,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,454/175,176 = 175,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,454x = 175,176 × 175,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,454x = 30,686,630,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,686,630,976/110,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,822.72

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