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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,822 and 360,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,822 and 360,242 is: 768,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,822 : 360,242 = 360,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,822/360,242 = 360,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,822x = 360,242 × 360,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,822x = 129,774,298,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,774,298,564/168,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,704.90

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