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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,914 and 155,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,914 and 155,227 is: 217,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,914 : 155,227 = 155,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,914/155,227 = 155,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,914x = 155,227 × 155,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,914x = 24,095,421,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095,421,529/110,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,244.18

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