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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,368 and 348,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,368 and 348,072 is: 755,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,368 : 348,072 = 348,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,368/348,072 = 348,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,368x = 348,072 × 348,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,368x = 121,154,117,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,154,117,184/160,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,475.64

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