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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,882 and 170,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,882 and 170,698 is: 262,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,882 : 170,698 = 170,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,882/170,698 = 170,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,882x = 170,698 × 170,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,882x = 29,137,807,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,137,807,204/110,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,782.12

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