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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,160.28 and 148,631.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,160.28 and 148,631.91 is: 200,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,160.28 : 148,631.91 = 148,631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,160.28/148,631.91 = 148,631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,160.28x = 148,631.91 × 148,631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,160.28x = 22,091,443,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,443,555.51/110,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,539.10

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