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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,444 and 360,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,444 and 360,228 is: 770,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,444 : 360,228 = 360,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,444/360,228 = 360,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,444x = 360,228 × 360,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,444x = 129,764,211,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,764,211,984/168,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,370.05

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