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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,722 and 168,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,722 and 168,726 is: 252,554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,722 : 168,726 = 168,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,722/168,726 = 168,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,722x = 168,726 × 168,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,722x = 28,468,463,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468,463,076/112,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,554.63

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