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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,825 and 360,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,825 and 360,247 is: 768,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,825 : 360,247 = 360,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,825/360,247 = 360,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,825x = 360,247 × 360,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,825x = 129,777,901,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,777,901,009/168,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,712.58

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