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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,704 and 168,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,704 and 168,708 is: 252,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,704 : 168,708 = 168,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,704/168,708 = 168,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,704x = 168,708 × 168,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,704x = 28,462,389,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,462,389,264/112,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,541.07

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