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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,304 and 169,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,304 and 169,621 is: 256,191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,304 : 169,621 = 169,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,304/169,621 = 169,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,304x = 169,621 × 169,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,304x = 28,771,283,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,771,283,641/112,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,191.09

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