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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,715 and 325,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,715 and 325,804 is: 660,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,715 : 325,804 = 325,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,715/325,804 = 325,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,715x = 325,804 × 325,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,715x = 106,148,246,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,148,246,416/160,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,475.04

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