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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,803 and 168,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,803 and 168,368 is: 369,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,803 : 168,368 = 168,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,803/168,368 = 168,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,803x = 168,368 × 168,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,803x = 28,347,783,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,347,783,424/76,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,097.35

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