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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,617 and 168,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,617 and 168,974 is: 229,119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,617 : 168,974 = 168,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,617/168,974 = 168,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,617x = 168,974 × 168,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,617x = 28,552,212,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,552,212,676/124,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,119.72

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