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Finding the Third Proportional to 165,432 and 350,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 165,432 and 350,364 is: 742,026.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,432 : 350,364 = 350,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,432/350,364 = 350,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,432x = 350,364 × 350,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,432x = 122,754,932,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,754,932,496/165,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,026.53

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