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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,664 and 351,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,664 and 351,312 is: 763,436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,664 : 351,312 = 351,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,664/351,312 = 351,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,664x = 351,312 × 351,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,664x = 123,420,121,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,420,121,344/161,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,436.02

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