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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,477.67 and 168,925.82

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,477.67 and 168,925.82 is: 258,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,477.67 : 168,925.82 = 168,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,477.67/168,925.82 = 168,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,477.67x = 168,925.82 × 168,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,477.67x = 28,535,931,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,535,931,448.52/110,477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,295.92

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