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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,362 and 371,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,362 and 371,716 is: 820,688.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,362 : 371,716 = 371,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,362/371,716 = 371,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,362x = 371,716 × 371,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,362x = 138,172,784,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,172,784,656/168,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,688.66

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