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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,425 and 360,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,425 and 360,187 is: 770,281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,425 : 360,187 = 360,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,425/360,187 = 360,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,425x = 360,187 × 360,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,425x = 129,734,674,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,734,674,969/168,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,281.58

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