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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,292.50 and 360,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,292.50 and 360,230 is: 771,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,292.50 : 360,230 = 360,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,292.50/360,230 = 360,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,292.50x = 360,230 × 360,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,292.50x = 129,765,652,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,765,652,900/168,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,072.11

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