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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,360 and 350,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,360 and 350,048 is: 750,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,360 : 350,048 = 350,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,360/350,048 = 350,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,360x = 350,048 × 350,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,360x = 122,533,602,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,533,602,304/163,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,083.27

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