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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,255.66 and 355,049.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,255.66 and 355,049.58 is: 776,923.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,255.66 : 355,049.58 = 355,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,255.66/355,049.58 = 355,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,255.66x = 355,049.58 × 355,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,255.66x = 126,060,202,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,060,202,926.74/162,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,923.32

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