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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,358 and 350,701.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,358 and 350,701.13 is: 762,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,358 : 350,701.13 = 350,701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,358/350,701.13 = 350,701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,358x = 350,701.13 × 350,701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,358x = 122,991,279,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,991,279,076.27/161,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,226.10

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