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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,676.44 and 168,663.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,676.44 and 168,663.66 is: 252,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,676.44 : 168,663.66 = 168,663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,676.44/168,663.66 = 168,663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,676.44x = 168,663.66 × 168,663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,676.44x = 28,447,428,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,447,428,939.62/112,676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,470.08

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