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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,930 and 367,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,930 and 367,262 is: 798,445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,930 : 367,262 = 367,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,930/367,262 = 367,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,930x = 367,262 × 367,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,930x = 134,881,376,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,881,376,644/168,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,445.37

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