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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,874 and 170,685

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,874 and 170,685 is: 262,761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,874 : 170,685 = 170,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,874/170,685 = 170,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,874x = 170,685 × 170,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,874x = 29,133,369,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,133,369,225/110,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,761.06

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