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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,312 and 368,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,312 and 368,622 is: 869,301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,312 : 368,622 = 368,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,312/368,622 = 368,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,312x = 368,622 × 368,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,312x = 135,882,178,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,882,178,884/156,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,301.01

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