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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,484 and 168,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,484 and 168,304 is: 247,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,484 : 168,304 = 168,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,484/168,304 = 168,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,484x = 168,304 × 168,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,484x = 28,326,236,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326,236,416/114,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,425.29

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