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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,905 and 110,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,905 and 110,184 is: 229,477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,905 : 110,184 = 110,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,905/110,184 = 110,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,905x = 110,184 × 110,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,905x = 12,140,513,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140,513,856/52,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,477.63

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