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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,041 and 168,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,041 and 168,393 is: 280,640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,041 : 168,393 = 168,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,041/168,393 = 168,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,041x = 168,393 × 168,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,041x = 28,356,202,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356,202,449/101,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,640.56

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