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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,704 and 171,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,704 and 171,704 is: 266,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,704 : 171,704 = 171,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,704/171,704 = 171,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,704x = 171,704 × 171,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,704x = 29,482,263,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,482,263,616/110,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,316.15

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