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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,038 and 349,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,038 and 349,778 is: 759,725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,038 : 349,778 = 349,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,038/349,778 = 349,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,038x = 349,778 × 349,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,038x = 122,344,649,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,344,649,284/161,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,725.34

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