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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,148 and 350,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,148 and 350,971 is: 764,394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,148 : 350,971 = 350,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,148/350,971 = 350,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,148x = 350,971 × 350,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,148x = 123,180,642,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,180,642,841/161,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,394.49

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