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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,660 and 351,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,660 and 351,304 is: 763,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,660 : 351,304 = 351,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,660/351,304 = 351,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,660x = 351,304 × 351,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,660x = 123,414,500,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,414,500,416/161,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,420.14

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