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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,063.25 and 168,424.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,063.25 and 168,424.88 is: 280,685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,063.25 : 168,424.88 = 168,424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,063.25/168,424.88 = 168,424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,063.25x = 168,424.88 × 168,424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,063.25x = 28,366,938,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,366,938,518.77/101,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,685.00

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