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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,070 and 363,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,070 and 363,899 is: 822,142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,070 : 363,899 = 363,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,070/363,899 = 363,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,070x = 363,899 × 363,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,070x = 132,422,482,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,422,482,201/161,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,142.44

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