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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,697.78 and 350,368.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,697.78 and 350,368.03 is: 754,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,697.78 : 350,368.03 = 350,368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,697.78/350,368.03 = 350,368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,697.78x = 350,368.03 × 350,368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,697.78x = 122,757,757,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,757,757,322.00/162,697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,514.02

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