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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,076 and 168,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,076 and 168,444 is: 280,713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,076 : 168,444 = 168,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,076/168,444 = 168,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,076x = 168,444 × 168,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,076x = 28,373,381,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,373,381,136/101,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,713.34

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