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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,998 and 360,284.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,998 and 360,284.50 is: 791,503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,998 : 360,284.50 = 360,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,998/360,284.50 = 360,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,998x = 360,284.50 × 360,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,998x = 129,804,920,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,804,920,940.25/163,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,503.07

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