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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,465.63 and 168,908.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,465.63 and 168,908.63 is: 258,271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,465.63 : 168,908.63 = 168,908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,465.63/168,908.63 = 168,908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,465.63x = 168,908.63 × 168,908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,465.63x = 28,530,123,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530,123,599.39/110,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,271.51

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