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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,040 and 348,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,040 and 348,880 is: 760,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,040 : 348,880 = 348,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,040/348,880 = 348,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,040x = 348,880 × 348,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,040x = 121,717,254,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,717,254,400/160,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,542.70

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