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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,487 and 350,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,487 and 350,190 is: 759,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,487 : 350,190 = 350,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,487/350,190 = 350,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,487x = 350,190 × 350,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,487x = 122,633,036,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,633,036,100/161,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,398.81

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