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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,610 and 366,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,610 and 366,966 is: 798,671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,610 : 366,966 = 366,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,610/366,966 = 366,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,610x = 366,966 × 366,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,610x = 134,664,045,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,664,045,156/168,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,671.76

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