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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,675 and 335,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,675 and 335,394 is: 691,496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,675 : 335,394 = 335,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,675/335,394 = 335,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,675x = 335,394 × 335,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,675x = 112,489,135,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,489,135,236/162,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,496.14

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