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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,966.63 and 169,215.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,966.63 and 169,215.75 is: 258,041.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,966.63 : 169,215.75 = 169,215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,966.63/169,215.75 = 169,215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,966.63x = 169,215.75 × 169,215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,966.63x = 28,633,970,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,633,970,048.06/110,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,041.28

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