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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,332 and 168,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,332 and 168,162 is: 370,466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,332 : 168,162 = 168,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,332/168,162 = 168,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,332x = 168,162 × 168,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,332x = 28,278,458,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,278,458,244/76,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,466.62

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