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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,569 and 112,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,569 and 112,135 is: 173,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,569 : 112,135 = 112,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,569/112,135 = 112,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,569x = 112,135 × 112,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,569x = 12,574,258,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574,258,225/72,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,273.14

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