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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,003 and 362,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,003 and 362,722 is: 783,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,003 : 362,722 = 362,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,003/362,722 = 362,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,003x = 362,722 × 362,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,003x = 131,567,249,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,567,249,284/168,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,124.40

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