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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,388 and 360,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,388 and 360,124 is: 770,181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,388 : 360,124 = 360,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,388/360,124 = 360,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,388x = 360,124 × 360,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,388x = 129,689,295,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,689,295,376/168,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,181.34

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