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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,932 and 168,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,932 and 168,240 is: 230,246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,932 : 168,240 = 168,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,932/168,240 = 168,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,932x = 168,240 × 168,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,932x = 28,304,697,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,304,697,600/122,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,246.78

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