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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,995 and 173,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,995 and 173,933 is: 272,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,995 : 173,933 = 173,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,995/173,933 = 173,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,995x = 173,933 × 173,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,995x = 30,252,688,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,252,688,489/110,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,559.02

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