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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,552 and 175,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,552 and 175,318 is: 278,026.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,552 : 175,318 = 175,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,552/175,318 = 175,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,552x = 175,318 × 175,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,552x = 30,736,401,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,736,401,124/110,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,026.64

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