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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,808.50 and 368,984.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,808.50 and 368,984.25 is: 806,531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,808.50 : 368,984.25 = 368,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,808.50/368,984.25 = 368,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,808.50x = 368,984.25 × 368,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,808.50x = 136,149,376,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,149,376,748.06/168,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,531.52

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