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Finding the Third Proportional to 112.22 and 168.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 112.22 and 168.33 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 168.33 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/168.33 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 168.33 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 28,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,334.36/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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