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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,910 and 170,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,910 and 170,475 is: 262,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,910 : 170,475 = 170,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,910/170,475 = 170,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,910x = 170,475 × 170,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,910x = 29,061,725,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,061,725,625/110,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,029.80

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