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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,353 and 346,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,353 and 346,380 is: 748,218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,353 : 346,380 = 346,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,353/346,380 = 346,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,353x = 346,380 × 346,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,353x = 119,979,104,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,979,104,400/160,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,218.65

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