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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,067 and 361,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,067 and 361,621 is: 778,081.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,067 : 361,621 = 361,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,067/361,621 = 361,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,067x = 361,621 × 361,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,067x = 130,769,747,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,769,747,641/168,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,081.05

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