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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,666 and 243,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,666 and 243,135 is: 363,411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,666 : 243,135 = 243,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,666/243,135 = 243,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,666x = 243,135 × 243,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,666x = 59,114,628,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,114,628,225/162,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,411.09

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