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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,374 and 351,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,374 and 351,780 is: 757,459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,374 : 351,780 = 351,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,374/351,780 = 351,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,374x = 351,780 × 351,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,374x = 123,749,168,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,749,168,400/163,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,459.38

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