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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,404 and 350,024

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,404 and 350,024 is: 759,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,404 : 350,024 = 350,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,404/350,024 = 350,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,404x = 350,024 × 350,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,404x = 122,516,800,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,516,800,576/161,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,069.17

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