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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,513 and 168,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,513 and 168,346 is: 247,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,513 : 168,346 = 168,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,513/168,346 = 168,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,513x = 168,346 × 168,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,513x = 28,340,375,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,340,375,716/114,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,486.10

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