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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,717 and 350,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,717 and 350,008 is: 762,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,717 : 350,008 = 350,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,717/350,008 = 350,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,717x = 350,008 × 350,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,717x = 122,505,600,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,505,600,064/160,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,244.19

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