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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,922 and 241,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,922 and 241,844 is: 358,997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,922 : 241,844 = 241,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,922/241,844 = 241,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,922x = 241,844 × 241,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,922x = 58,488,520,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,488,520,336/162,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,997.07

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