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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,511 and 168,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,511 and 168,343 is: 247,481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,511 : 168,343 = 168,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,511/168,343 = 168,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,511x = 168,343 × 168,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,511x = 28,339,365,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339,365,649/114,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,481.60

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