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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,196 and 358,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,196 and 358,192 is: 762,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,196 : 358,192 = 358,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,196/358,192 = 358,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,196x = 358,192 × 358,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,196x = 128,301,508,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,301,508,864/168,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,809.51

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