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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,886 and 168,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,886 and 168,324 is: 246,618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,886 : 168,324 = 168,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,886/168,324 = 168,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,886x = 168,324 × 168,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,886x = 28,332,968,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332,968,976/114,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,618.12

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