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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,394 and 168,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,394 and 168,286 is: 370,712.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,394 : 168,286 = 168,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,394/168,286 = 168,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,394x = 168,286 × 168,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,394x = 28,320,177,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320,177,796/76,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,712.07

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