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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,033.13 and 168,171.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,033.13 and 168,171.19 is: 252,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,033.13 : 168,171.19 = 168,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,033.13/168,171.19 = 168,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,033.13x = 168,171.19 × 168,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,033.13x = 28,281,548,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281,548,305.16/112,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,439.16

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