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Finding the Third Proportional to 165,498 and 357,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 165,498 and 357,242 is: 771,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,498 : 357,242 = 357,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,498/357,242 = 357,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,498x = 357,242 × 357,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,498x = 127,621,846,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,621,846,564/165,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,138.30

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