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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,339 and 360,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,339 and 360,324 is: 771,261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,339 : 360,324 = 360,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,339/360,324 = 360,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,339x = 360,324 × 360,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,339x = 129,833,384,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,833,384,976/168,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,261.47

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