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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,539 and 370,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,539 and 370,972 is: 816,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,539 : 370,972 = 370,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,539/370,972 = 370,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,539x = 370,972 × 370,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,539x = 137,620,224,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,620,224,784/168,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816,548.25

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