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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,808 and 267,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,808 and 267,307 is: 423,279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,808 : 267,307 = 267,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,808/267,307 = 267,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,808x = 267,307 × 267,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,808x = 71,453,032,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,453,032,249/168,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,279.89

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