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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,456 and 368,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,456 and 368,562 is: 806,370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,456 : 368,562 = 368,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,456/368,562 = 368,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,456x = 368,562 × 368,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,456x = 135,837,947,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,837,947,844/168,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,370.49

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