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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,640 and 225,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,640 and 225,664 is: 301,970.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,640 : 225,664 = 225,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,640/225,664 = 225,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,640x = 225,664 × 225,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,640x = 50,924,240,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,924,240,896/168,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,970.12

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