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Finding the Third Proportional to 169,396 and 368,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 169,396 and 368,314 is: 800,817.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,396 : 368,314 = 368,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,396/368,314 = 368,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,396x = 368,314 × 368,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,396x = 135,655,202,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,655,202,596/169,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,817.04

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