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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,550 and 168,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,550 and 168,392 is: 247,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,550 : 168,392 = 168,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,550/168,392 = 168,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,550x = 168,392 × 168,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,550x = 28,355,865,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,355,865,664/114,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,541.39

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