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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,424 and 168,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,424 and 168,344 is: 252,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,424 : 168,344 = 168,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,424/168,344 = 168,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,424x = 168,344 × 168,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,424x = 28,339,702,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339,702,336/112,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,078.76

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