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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,408.38 and 335,114.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,408.38 and 335,114.44 is: 691,477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,408.38 : 335,114.44 = 335,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,408.38/335,114.44 = 335,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,408.38x = 335,114.44 × 335,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,408.38x = 112,301,686,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,301,686,220.94/162,408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,477.19

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