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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,266 and 350,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,266 and 350,516 is: 761,855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,266 : 350,516 = 350,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,266/350,516 = 350,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,266x = 350,516 × 350,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,266x = 122,861,466,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,861,466,256/161,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,855.98

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