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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,295.06 and 168,269.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,295.06 and 168,269.25 is: 252,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,295.06 : 168,269.25 = 168,269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,295.06/168,269.25 = 168,269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,295.06x = 168,269.25 × 168,269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,295.06x = 28,314,540,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314,540,495.56/112,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,144.13

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