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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,136 and 168,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,136 and 168,672 is: 253,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,136 : 168,672 = 168,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,136/168,672 = 168,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,136x = 168,672 × 168,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,136x = 28,450,243,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450,243,584/112,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,711.95

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