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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,253 and 370,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,253 and 370,646 is: 816,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,253 : 370,646 = 370,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,253/370,646 = 370,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,253x = 370,646 × 370,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,253x = 137,378,457,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,378,457,316/168,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816,499.30

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