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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,042 and 347,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,042 and 347,228 is: 753,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,042 : 347,228 = 347,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,042/347,228 = 347,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,042x = 347,228 × 347,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,042x = 120,567,283,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,567,283,984/160,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,347.77

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