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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,708 and 254,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,708 and 254,803 is: 384,833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,708 : 254,803 = 254,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,708/254,803 = 254,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,708x = 254,803 × 254,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,708x = 64,924,568,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,924,568,809/168,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,833.97

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