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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,772 and 267,062.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,772 and 267,062.25 is: 643,865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,772 : 267,062.25 = 267,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,772/267,062.25 = 267,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,772x = 267,062.25 × 267,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,772x = 71,322,245,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,322,245,375.06/110,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,865.29

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