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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,248 and 357,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,248 and 357,792 is: 784,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,248 : 357,792 = 357,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,248/357,792 = 357,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,248x = 357,792 × 357,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,248x = 128,015,115,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,015,115,264/163,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,175.70

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