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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,453 and 368,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,453 and 368,556 is: 806,358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,453 : 368,556 = 368,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,453/368,556 = 368,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,453x = 368,556 × 368,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,453x = 135,833,525,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,833,525,136/168,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,358.60

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