Finding the Third Proportional to 112,680 and 168,668.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,680 and 168,668.25 is: 252,475.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,680 : 168,668.25 = 168,668.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,680/168,668.25 = 168,668.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,680x = 168,668.25 × 168,668.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,680x = 28,448,978,558.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,448,978,558.06/112,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,475.85
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