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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,660 and 358,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,660 and 358,548 is: 785,510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,660 : 358,548 = 358,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,660/358,548 = 358,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,660x = 358,548 × 358,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,660x = 128,556,668,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,556,668,304/163,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,510.62

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