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Finding the Third Proportional to 169,236 and 360,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 169,236 and 360,603 is: 768,362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,236 : 360,603 = 360,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,236/360,603 = 360,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,236x = 360,603 × 360,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,236x = 130,034,523,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,034,523,609/169,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,362.07

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