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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,204 and 358,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,204 and 358,208 is: 762,841.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,204 : 358,208 = 358,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,204/358,208 = 358,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,204x = 358,208 × 358,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,204x = 128,312,971,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,312,971,264/168,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,841.38

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