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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,038 and 348,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,038 and 348,876 is: 760,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,038 : 348,876 = 348,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,038/348,876 = 348,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,038x = 348,876 × 348,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,038x = 121,714,463,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,714,463,376/160,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,534.77

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