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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,542 and 168,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,542 and 168,378 is: 247,517.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,542 : 168,378 = 168,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,542/168,378 = 168,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,542x = 168,378 × 168,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,542x = 28,351,150,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,351,150,884/114,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,517.51

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