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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,846 and 171,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,846 and 171,987 is: 266,852.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,846 : 171,987 = 171,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,846/171,987 = 171,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,846x = 171,987 × 171,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,846x = 29,579,528,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,579,528,169/110,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,852.46

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