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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,714 and 350,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,714 and 350,397 is: 754,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,714 : 350,397 = 350,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,714/350,397 = 350,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,714x = 350,397 × 350,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,714x = 122,778,057,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,778,057,609/162,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,563.58

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