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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,930 and 372,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,930 and 372,708 is: 822,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,930 : 372,708 = 372,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,930/372,708 = 372,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,930x = 372,708 × 372,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,930x = 138,911,253,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,911,253,264/168,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,300.68

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