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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,413.50 and 254,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,413.50 and 254,369 is: 384,194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,413.50 : 254,369 = 254,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,413.50/254,369 = 254,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,413.50x = 254,369 × 254,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,413.50x = 64,703,588,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,703,588,161/168,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,194.78

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