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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,180.59 and 352,335.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,180.59 and 352,335.94 is: 775,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,180.59 : 352,335.94 = 352,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,180.59/352,335.94 = 352,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,180.59x = 352,335.94 × 352,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,180.59x = 124,140,612,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,140,612,854.00/160,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,004.07

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