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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,360 and 350,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,360 and 350,314 is: 760,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,360 : 350,314 = 350,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,360/350,314 = 350,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,360x = 350,314 × 350,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,360x = 122,719,898,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,719,898,596/161,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,534.82

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