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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,571 and 349,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,571 and 349,745 is: 761,791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,571 : 349,745 = 349,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,571/349,745 = 349,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,571x = 349,745 × 349,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,571x = 122,321,565,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,321,565,025/160,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,791.14

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