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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,715 and 350,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,715 and 350,407 is: 754,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,715 : 350,407 = 350,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,715/350,407 = 350,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,715x = 350,407 × 350,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,715x = 122,785,065,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,785,065,649/162,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,602.01

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