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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,598 and 170,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,598 and 170,793 is: 263,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,598 : 170,793 = 170,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,598/170,793 = 170,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,598x = 170,793 × 170,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,598x = 29,170,248,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,170,248,849/110,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,750.24

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