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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,905.94 and 165,119.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,905.94 and 165,119.91 is: 241,480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,905.94 : 165,119.91 = 165,119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,905.94/165,119.91 = 165,119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,905.94x = 165,119.91 × 165,119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,905.94x = 27,264,583,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,264,583,440.01/112,905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,480.51

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