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Finding the Third Proportional to 169,310 and 360,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 169,310 and 360,544 is: 767,774.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,310 : 360,544 = 360,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,310/360,544 = 360,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,310x = 360,544 × 360,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,310x = 129,991,975,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,991,975,936/169,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,774.94

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