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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,072 and 350,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,072 and 350,111 is: 756,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,072 : 350,111 = 350,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,072/350,111 = 350,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,072x = 350,111 × 350,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,072x = 122,577,712,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,577,712,321/162,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,316.40

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