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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,703 and 351,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,703 and 351,725 is: 760,345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,703 : 351,725 = 351,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,703/351,725 = 351,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,703x = 351,725 × 351,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,703x = 123,710,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,710,475,625/162,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,345.39

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