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Finding the Third Proportional to 111,366.14 and 168,228.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 111,366.14 and 168,228.14 is: 254,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,366.14 : 168,228.14 = 168,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,366.14/168,228.14 = 168,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,366.14x = 168,228.14 × 168,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,366.14x = 28,300,707,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,300,707,298.14/111,366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,123.09

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