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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,049 and 351,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,049 and 351,676 is: 735,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,049 : 351,676 = 351,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,049/351,676 = 351,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,049x = 351,676 × 351,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,049x = 123,676,008,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,676,008,976/168,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,952.07

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