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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,416 and 348,153

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,416 and 348,153 is: 755,601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,416 : 348,153 = 348,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,416/348,153 = 348,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,416x = 348,153 × 348,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,416x = 121,210,511,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,210,511,409/160,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,601.13

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