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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,876 and 350,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,876 and 350,376 is: 753,722.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,876 : 350,376 = 350,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,876/350,376 = 350,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,876x = 350,376 × 350,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,876x = 122,763,341,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,763,341,376/162,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,722.72

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