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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,264 and 350,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,264 and 350,512 is: 761,848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,264 : 350,512 = 350,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,264/350,512 = 350,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,264x = 350,512 × 350,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,264x = 122,858,662,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,858,662,144/161,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,848.04

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