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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,048 and 168,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,048 and 168,903 is: 226,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,048 : 168,903 = 168,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,048/168,903 = 168,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,048x = 168,903 × 168,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,048x = 28,528,223,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528,223,409/126,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,328.25

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