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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,703 and 351,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,703 and 351,720 is: 765,025.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,703 : 351,720 = 351,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,703/351,720 = 351,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,703x = 351,720 × 351,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,703x = 123,706,958,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,706,958,400/161,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,025.75

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