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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,497 and 368,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,497 and 368,674 is: 806,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,497 : 368,674 = 368,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,497/368,674 = 368,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,497x = 368,674 × 368,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,497x = 135,920,518,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,920,518,276/168,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,664.32

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