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Finding the Third Proportional to 74,622 and 112,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 74,622 and 112,269 is: 168,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,622 : 112,269 = 112,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,622/112,269 = 112,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,622x = 112,269 × 112,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,622x = 12,604,328,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604,328,361/74,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,909.01

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