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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,610 and 352,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,610 and 352,810 is: 738,241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,610 : 352,810 = 352,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,610/352,810 = 352,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,610x = 352,810 × 352,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,610x = 124,474,896,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,474,896,100/168,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,241.48

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