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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,448 and 368,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,448 and 368,547 is: 806,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,448 : 368,547 = 368,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,448/368,547 = 368,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,448x = 368,547 × 368,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,448x = 135,826,891,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,826,891,209/168,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,343.15

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