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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,964 and 364,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,964 and 364,712 is: 787,237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,964 : 364,712 = 364,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,964/364,712 = 364,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,964x = 364,712 × 364,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,964x = 133,014,842,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,014,842,944/168,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,237.77

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