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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,006 and 168,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,006 and 168,571 is: 278,573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,006 : 168,571 = 168,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,006/168,571 = 168,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,006x = 168,571 × 168,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,006x = 28,416,182,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416,182,041/102,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,573.63

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