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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,459.06 and 168,901.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,459.06 and 168,901.13 is: 258,263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,459.06 : 168,901.13 = 168,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,459.06/168,901.13 = 168,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,459.06x = 168,901.13 × 168,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,459.06x = 28,527,590,026.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,527,590,026.27/110,459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,263.92

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