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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,492 and 368,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,492 and 368,664 is: 806,644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,492 : 368,664 = 368,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,492/368,664 = 368,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,492x = 368,664 × 368,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,492x = 135,913,144,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,913,144,896/168,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,644.50

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