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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,544 and 215,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,544 and 215,740 is: 286,345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,544 : 215,740 = 215,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,544/215,740 = 215,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,544x = 215,740 × 215,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,544x = 46,543,747,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,543,747,600/162,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,345.53

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