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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,060 and 367,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,060 and 367,587 is: 803,999.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,060 : 367,587 = 367,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,060/367,587 = 367,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,060x = 367,587 × 367,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,060x = 135,120,202,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,120,202,569/168,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,999.78

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