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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,444 and 168,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,444 and 168,058 is: 251,178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,444 : 168,058 = 168,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,444/168,058 = 168,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,444x = 168,058 × 168,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,444x = 28,243,491,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243,491,364/112,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,178.29

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