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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,005.25 and 168,441.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,005.25 and 168,441.75 is: 270,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,005.25 : 168,441.75 = 168,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,005.25/168,441.75 = 168,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,005.25x = 168,441.75 × 168,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,005.25x = 28,372,623,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,372,623,143.06/105,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,201.95

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