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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,876 and 170,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,876 and 170,688 is: 262,765.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,876 : 170,688 = 170,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,876/170,688 = 170,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,876x = 170,688 × 170,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,876x = 29,134,393,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,134,393,344/110,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,765.55

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