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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,465 and 350,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,465 and 350,146 is: 759,311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,465 : 350,146 = 350,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,465/350,146 = 350,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,465x = 350,146 × 350,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,465x = 122,602,221,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,602,221,316/161,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,311.44

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