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Finding the Third Proportional to 167,238 and 360,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 167,238 and 360,072 is: 775,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,238 : 360,072 = 360,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,238/360,072 = 360,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,238x = 360,072 × 360,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,238x = 129,651,845,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,651,845,184/167,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,253.50

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