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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,710 and 348,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,710 and 348,182 is: 754,344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,710 : 348,182 = 348,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,710/348,182 = 348,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,710x = 348,182 × 348,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,710x = 121,230,705,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,230,705,124/160,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,344.50

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