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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,465.88 and 168,058.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,465.88 and 168,058.88 is: 369,364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,465.88 : 168,058.88 = 168,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,465.88/168,058.88 = 168,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,465.88x = 168,058.88 × 168,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,465.88x = 28,243,785,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243,785,466.27/76,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,364.58

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