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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,652 and 350,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,652 and 350,952 is: 761,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,652 : 350,952 = 350,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,652/350,952 = 350,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,652x = 350,952 × 350,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,652x = 123,167,306,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,167,306,304/161,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,928.75

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