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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,506 and 168,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,506 and 168,320 is: 247,424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,506 : 168,320 = 168,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,506/168,320 = 168,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,506x = 168,320 × 168,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,506x = 28,331,622,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,331,622,400/114,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,424.78

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