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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,528 and 370,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,528 and 370,952 is: 816,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,528 : 370,952 = 370,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,528/370,952 = 370,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,528x = 370,952 × 370,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,528x = 137,605,386,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,605,386,304/168,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816,513.50

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