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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,360 and 350,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,360 and 350,798 is: 767,393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,360 : 350,798 = 350,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,360/350,798 = 350,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,360x = 350,798 × 350,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,360x = 123,059,236,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,059,236,804/160,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,393.59

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