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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,456 and 351,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,456 and 351,975 is: 767,307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,456 : 351,975 = 351,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,456/351,975 = 351,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,456x = 351,975 × 351,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,456x = 123,886,400,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,886,400,625/161,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,307.51

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