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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,774 and 168,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,774 and 168,092 is: 259,758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,774 : 168,092 = 168,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,774/168,092 = 168,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,774x = 168,092 × 168,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,774x = 28,254,920,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254,920,464/108,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,758.03

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