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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,168 and 445,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,168 and 445,968 is: 625,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,168 : 445,968 = 445,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,168/445,968 = 445,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,168x = 445,968 × 445,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,168x = 198,887,457,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,887,457,024/318,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,102.01

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