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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,003 and 168,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,003 and 168,450 is: 363,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,003 : 168,450 = 168,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,003/168,450 = 168,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,003x = 168,450 × 168,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,003x = 28,375,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,375,402,500/78,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,773.22

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