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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,615.63 and 167,962.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,615.63 and 167,962.36 is: 255,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,615.63 : 167,962.36 = 167,962.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,615.63/167,962.36 = 167,962.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,615.63x = 167,962.36 × 167,962.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,615.63x = 28,211,354,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,211,354,166.82/110,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,039.50

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