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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,472 and 350,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,472 and 350,272 is: 750,528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,472 : 350,272 = 350,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,472/350,272 = 350,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,472x = 350,272 × 350,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,472x = 122,690,473,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,690,473,984/163,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,528.98

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