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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,610 and 170,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,610 and 170,244 is: 262,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,610 : 170,244 = 170,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,610/170,244 = 170,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,610x = 170,244 × 170,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,610x = 28,983,019,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,983,019,536/110,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,028.93

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