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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,763 and 237,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,763 and 237,354 is: 333,822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,763 : 237,354 = 237,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,763/237,354 = 237,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,763x = 237,354 × 237,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,763x = 56,336,921,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,336,921,316/168,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,822.71

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