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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,449.63 and 368,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,449.63 and 368,550 is: 806,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,449.63 : 368,550 = 368,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,449.63/368,550 = 368,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,449.63x = 368,550 × 368,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,449.63x = 135,829,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,829,102,500/168,449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,348.50

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