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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,391 and 368,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,391 and 368,493 is: 806,379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,391 : 368,493 = 368,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,391/368,493 = 368,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,391x = 368,493 × 368,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,391x = 135,787,091,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,787,091,049/168,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,379.74

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