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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,720.25 and 171,913.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,720.25 and 171,913.50 is: 266,927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,720.25 : 171,913.50 = 171,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,720.25/171,913.50 = 171,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,720.25x = 171,913.50 × 171,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,720.25x = 29,554,251,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,554,251,482.25/110,720.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,927.25

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