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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,362 and 350,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,362 and 350,709 is: 762,241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,362 : 350,709 = 350,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,362/350,709 = 350,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,362x = 350,709 × 350,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,362x = 122,996,802,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,996,802,681/161,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,241.44

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