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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,291 and 368,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,291 and 368,262 is: 805,847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,291 : 368,262 = 368,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,291/368,262 = 368,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,291x = 368,262 × 368,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,291x = 135,616,900,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,616,900,644/168,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,847.61

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