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Finding the Third Proportional to 169,610 and 368,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 169,610 and 368,380 is: 800,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,610 : 368,380 = 368,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,610/368,380 = 368,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,610x = 368,380 × 368,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,610x = 135,703,824,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,703,824,400/169,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,093.30

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