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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,284 and 346,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,284 and 346,260 is: 748,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,284 : 346,260 = 346,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,284/346,260 = 346,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,284x = 346,260 × 346,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,284x = 119,895,987,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,895,987,600/160,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,022.18

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