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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,275 and 168,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,275 and 168,765 is: 260,641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,275 : 168,765 = 168,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,275/168,765 = 168,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,275x = 168,765 × 168,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,275x = 28,481,625,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,481,625,225/109,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,641.73

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