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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,663 and 351,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,663 and 351,306 is: 763,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,663 : 351,306 = 351,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,663/351,306 = 351,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,663x = 351,306 × 351,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,663x = 123,415,905,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,415,905,636/161,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,414.67

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