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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,864 and 170,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,864 and 170,670 is: 262,738.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,864 : 170,670 = 170,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,864/170,670 = 170,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,864x = 170,670 × 170,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,864x = 29,128,248,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,128,248,900/110,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,738.57

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