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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,424 and 360,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,424 and 360,184 is: 770,273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,424 : 360,184 = 360,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,424/360,184 = 360,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,424x = 360,184 × 360,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,424x = 129,732,513,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,732,513,856/168,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,273.32

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