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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,343 and 360,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,343 and 360,332 is: 771,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,343 : 360,332 = 360,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,343/360,332 = 360,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,343x = 360,332 × 360,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,343x = 129,839,150,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,839,150,224/168,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,277.39

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