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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,454 and 368,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,454 and 368,558 is: 806,362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,454 : 368,558 = 368,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,454/368,558 = 368,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,454x = 368,558 × 368,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,454x = 135,834,999,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,834,999,364/168,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,362.56

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