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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,023 and 168,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,023 and 168,666 is: 247,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,023 : 168,666 = 168,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,023/168,666 = 168,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,023x = 168,666 × 168,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,023x = 28,448,219,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,448,219,556/115,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,326.36

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