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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,624 and 110,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,624 and 110,103 is: 171,650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,624 : 110,103 = 110,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,624/110,103 = 110,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,624x = 110,103 × 110,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,624x = 12,122,670,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,670,609/70,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,650.86

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