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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,768 and 370,000

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,768 and 370,000 is: 873,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,768 : 370,000 = 370,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,768/370,000 = 370,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,768x = 370,000 × 370,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,768x = 136,900,000,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,900,000,000/156,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,264.95

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