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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,266 and 350,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,266 and 350,228 is: 760,604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,266 : 350,228 = 350,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,266/350,228 = 350,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,266x = 350,228 × 350,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,266x = 122,659,651,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,659,651,984/161,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,604.54

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