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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,360 and 350,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,360 and 350,568 is: 756,947.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,360 : 350,568 = 350,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,360/350,568 = 350,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,360x = 350,568 × 350,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,360x = 122,897,922,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,897,922,624/162,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,947.05

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