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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,265.63 and 168,750.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,265.63 and 168,750.75 is: 260,620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,265.63 : 168,750.75 = 168,750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,265.63/168,750.75 = 168,750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,265.63x = 168,750.75 × 168,750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,265.63x = 28,476,815,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476,815,625.56/109,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,620.08

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