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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,656.13 and 168,019.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,656.13 and 168,019.31 is: 255,119.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,656.13 : 168,019.31 = 168,019.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,656.13/168,019.31 = 168,019.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,656.13x = 168,019.31 × 168,019.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,656.13x = 28,230,489,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230,489,372.97/110,656.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,119.09

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