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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,872 and 168,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,872 and 168,756 is: 252,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,872 : 168,756 = 168,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,872/168,756 = 168,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,872x = 168,756 × 168,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,872x = 28,478,587,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,478,587,536/112,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,308.70

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