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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,168 and 162,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,168 and 162,284 is: 230,678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,168 : 162,284 = 162,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,168/162,284 = 162,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,168x = 162,284 × 162,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,168x = 26,336,096,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336,096,656/114,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,678.44

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