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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,255 and 350,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,255 and 350,278 is: 765,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,255 : 350,278 = 350,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,255/350,278 = 350,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,255x = 350,278 × 350,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,255x = 122,694,677,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,694,677,284/160,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,621.52

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