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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,719 and 350,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,719 and 350,011 is: 762,247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,719 : 350,011 = 350,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,719/350,011 = 350,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,719x = 350,011 × 350,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,719x = 122,507,700,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,507,700,121/160,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,247.77

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