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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,273 and 349,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,273 and 349,512 is: 752,797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,273 : 349,512 = 349,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,273/349,512 = 349,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,273x = 349,512 × 349,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,273x = 122,158,638,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,158,638,144/162,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,797.07

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