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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,042 and 351,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,042 and 351,663 is: 735,928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,042 : 351,663 = 351,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,042/351,663 = 351,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,042x = 351,663 × 351,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,042x = 123,666,865,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,666,865,569/168,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,928.31

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