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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,537 and 360,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,537 and 360,402 is: 770,688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,537 : 360,402 = 360,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,537/360,402 = 360,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,537x = 360,402 × 360,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,537x = 129,889,601,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,889,601,604/168,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,688.94

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