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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,763.50 and 360,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,763.50 and 360,855 is: 771,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,763.50 : 360,855 = 360,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,763.50/360,855 = 360,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,763.50x = 360,855 × 360,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,763.50x = 130,216,331,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,216,331,025/168,763.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,590.60

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