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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,385 and 354,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,385 and 354,281 is: 772,947.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,385 : 354,281 = 354,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,385/354,281 = 354,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,385x = 354,281 × 354,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,385x = 125,515,026,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,515,026,961/162,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,947.17

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