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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,630 and 390,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,630 and 390,399 is: 903,821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,630 : 390,399 = 390,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,630/390,399 = 390,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,630x = 390,399 × 390,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,630x = 152,411,379,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,411,379,201/168,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,821.26

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