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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,878 and 170,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,878 and 170,692 is: 262,773.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,878 : 170,692 = 170,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,878/170,692 = 170,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,878x = 170,692 × 170,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,878x = 29,135,758,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135,758,864/110,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,773.13

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