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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,890 and 168,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,890 and 168,330 is: 246,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,890 : 168,330 = 168,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,890/168,330 = 168,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,890x = 168,330 × 168,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,890x = 28,334,988,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,334,988,900/114,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,627.11

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