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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,376 and 110,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,376 and 110,172 is: 172,471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,376 : 110,172 = 110,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,376/110,172 = 110,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,376x = 110,172 × 110,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,376x = 12,137,869,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137,869,584/70,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,471.72

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