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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,611 and 352,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,611 and 352,801 is: 738,199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,611 : 352,801 = 352,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,611/352,801 = 352,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,611x = 352,801 × 352,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,611x = 124,468,545,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,468,545,601/168,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,199.44

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