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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,483.63 and 350,957.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,483.63 and 350,957.81 is: 762,748.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,483.63 : 350,957.81 = 350,957.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,483.63/350,957.81 = 350,957.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,483.63x = 350,957.81 × 350,957.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,483.63x = 123,171,386,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,171,386,154.79/161,483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,748.46

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