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Finding the Third Proportional to 77,382 and 168,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 77,382 and 168,858 is: 368,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77,382 : 168,858 = 168,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77,382/168,858 = 168,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77,382x = 168,858 × 168,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77,382x = 28,513,024,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513,024,164/77,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,471.02

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