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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,974 and 173,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,974 and 173,899 is: 272,504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,974 : 173,899 = 173,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,974/173,899 = 173,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,974x = 173,899 × 173,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,974x = 30,240,862,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240,862,201/110,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,504.03

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