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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,364 and 358,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,364 and 358,172 is: 785,284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,364 : 358,172 = 358,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,364/358,172 = 358,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,364x = 358,172 × 358,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,364x = 128,287,181,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,287,181,584/163,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,284.28

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