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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,499 and 366,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,499 and 366,754 is: 798,274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,499 : 366,754 = 366,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,499/366,754 = 366,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,499x = 366,754 × 366,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,499x = 134,508,496,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,508,496,516/168,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,274.75

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