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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,291 and 168,121.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,291 and 168,121.69 is: 247,306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,291 : 168,121.69 = 168,121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,291/168,121.69 = 168,121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,291x = 168,121.69 × 168,121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,291x = 28,264,901,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,264,901,807.85/114,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,306.45

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