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Finding the Third Proportional to 75,246 and 168,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 75,246 and 168,316 is: 376,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,246 : 168,316 = 168,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,246/168,316 = 168,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,246x = 168,316 × 168,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,246x = 28,330,275,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,330,275,856/75,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,502.08

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