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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,042 and 355,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,042 and 355,762 is: 753,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,042 : 355,762 = 355,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,042/355,762 = 355,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,042x = 355,762 × 355,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,042x = 126,566,600,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,566,600,644/168,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,184.33

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