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Finding the Third Proportional to 71,031.94 and 110,283.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 71,031.94 and 110,283.19 is: 171,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,031.94 : 110,283.19 = 110,283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,031.94/110,283.19 = 110,283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,031.94x = 110,283.19 × 110,283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,031.94x = 12,162,381,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162,381,445.16/71,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,224.13

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