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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,588 and 342,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,588 and 342,888 is: 723,129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,588 : 342,888 = 342,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,588/342,888 = 342,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,588x = 342,888 × 342,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,588x = 117,572,180,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,572,180,544/162,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,129.51

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