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Finding the Third Proportional to 167,285 and 360,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 167,285 and 360,838 is: 778,336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,285 : 360,838 = 360,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,285/360,838 = 360,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,285x = 360,838 × 360,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,285x = 130,204,062,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,204,062,244/167,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,336.74

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