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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,414 and 360,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,414 and 360,170 is: 770,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,414 : 360,170 = 360,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,414/360,170 = 360,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,414x = 360,170 × 360,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,414x = 129,722,428,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,722,428,900/168,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,259.18

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