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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,359 and 346,142

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,359 and 346,142 is: 747,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,359 : 346,142 = 346,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,359/346,142 = 346,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,359x = 346,142 × 346,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,359x = 119,814,284,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,814,284,164/160,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,162.83

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