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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,472 and 348,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,472 and 348,160 is: 755,367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,472 : 348,160 = 348,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,472/348,160 = 348,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,472x = 348,160 × 348,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,472x = 121,215,385,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,215,385,600/160,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,367.82

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