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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,834 and 360,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,834 and 360,267 is: 768,756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,834 : 360,267 = 360,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,834/360,267 = 360,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,834x = 360,267 × 360,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,834x = 129,792,311,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,792,311,289/168,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,756.95

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