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Finding the Third Proportional to 167,878 and 360,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 167,878 and 360,602 is: 774,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,878 : 360,602 = 360,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,878/360,602 = 360,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,878x = 360,602 × 360,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,878x = 130,033,802,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,033,802,404/167,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,573.22

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