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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,451 and 253,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,451 and 253,359 is: 381,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,451 : 253,359 = 253,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,451/253,359 = 253,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,451x = 253,359 × 253,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,451x = 64,190,782,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,190,782,881/168,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,065.02

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