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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,608.25 and 254,026.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,608.25 and 254,026.13 is: 382,717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,608.25 : 254,026.13 = 254,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,608.25/254,026.13 = 254,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,608.25x = 254,026.13 × 254,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,608.25x = 64,529,272,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,529,272,182.52/168,608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,717.17

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