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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,552 and 357,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,552 and 357,840 is: 759,703.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,552 : 357,840 = 357,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,552/357,840 = 357,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,552x = 357,840 × 357,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,552x = 128,049,465,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,049,465,600/168,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,703.03

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