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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,292 and 350,503

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,292 and 350,503 is: 756,983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,292 : 350,503 = 350,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,292/350,503 = 350,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,292x = 350,503 × 350,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,292x = 122,852,353,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,852,353,009/162,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,983.42

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