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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,898 and 170,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,898 and 170,460 is: 262,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,898 : 170,460 = 170,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,898/170,460 = 170,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,898x = 170,460 × 170,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,898x = 29,056,611,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056,611,600/110,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,012.04

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