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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,252 and 370,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,252 and 370,644 is: 816,495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,252 : 370,644 = 370,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,252/370,644 = 370,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,252x = 370,644 × 370,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,252x = 137,376,974,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,376,974,736/168,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816,495.34

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