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Finding the Third Proportional to 77,955 and 168,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 77,955 and 168,375 is: 363,673.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77,955 : 168,375 = 168,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77,955/168,375 = 168,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77,955x = 168,375 × 168,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77,955x = 28,350,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350,140,625/77,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,673.15

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