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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,647 and 352,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,647 and 352,824 is: 774,896.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,647 : 352,824 = 352,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,647/352,824 = 352,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,647x = 352,824 × 352,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,647x = 124,484,774,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,484,774,976/160,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,896.36

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