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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,666 and 346,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,666 and 346,068 is: 736,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,666 : 346,068 = 346,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,666/346,068 = 346,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,666x = 346,068 × 346,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,666x = 119,763,060,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,763,060,624/162,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,251.34

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