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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,524 and 243,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,524 and 243,792 is: 365,697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,524 : 243,792 = 243,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,524/243,792 = 243,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,524x = 243,792 × 243,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,524x = 59,434,539,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,434,539,264/162,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,697.00

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