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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,786 and 170,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,786 and 170,787 is: 263,284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,786 : 170,787 = 170,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,786/170,787 = 170,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,786x = 170,787 × 170,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,786x = 29,168,199,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168,199,369/110,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,284.16

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