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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,964 and 168,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,964 and 168,184 is: 367,520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,964 : 168,184 = 168,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,964/168,184 = 168,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,964x = 168,184 × 168,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,964x = 28,285,857,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285,857,856/76,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,520.63

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