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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,924 and 367,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,924 and 367,250 is: 798,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,924 : 367,250 = 367,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,924/367,250 = 367,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,924x = 367,250 × 367,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,924x = 134,872,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,872,562,500/168,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,421.55

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