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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,466 and 170,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,466 and 170,006 is: 261,637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,466 : 170,006 = 170,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,466/170,006 = 170,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,466x = 170,006 × 170,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,466x = 28,902,040,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,902,040,036/110,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,637.43

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