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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,345 and 366,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,345 and 366,804 is: 799,222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,345 : 366,804 = 366,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,345/366,804 = 366,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,345x = 366,804 × 366,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,345x = 134,545,174,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,545,174,416/168,345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,222.87

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