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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,954 and 168,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,954 and 168,883 is: 252,505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,954 : 168,883 = 168,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,954/168,883 = 168,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,954x = 168,883 × 168,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,954x = 28,521,467,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,521,467,689/112,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,505.16

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