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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,612 and 254,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,612 and 254,032 is: 382,726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,612 : 254,032 = 254,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,612/254,032 = 254,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,612x = 254,032 × 254,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,612x = 64,532,257,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,532,257,024/168,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,726.36

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