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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,592 and 363,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,592 and 363,320 is: 782,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,592 : 363,320 = 363,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,592/363,320 = 363,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,592x = 363,320 × 363,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,592x = 132,001,422,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,001,422,400/168,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,963.74

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