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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,868 and 168,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,868 and 168,750 is: 252,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,868 : 168,750 = 168,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,868/168,750 = 168,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,868x = 168,750 × 168,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,868x = 28,476,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476,562,500/112,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,299.70

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