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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,624 and 254,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,624 and 254,049 is: 382,750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,624 : 254,049 = 254,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,624/254,049 = 254,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,624x = 254,049 × 254,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,624x = 64,540,894,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540,894,401/168,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,750.35

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