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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,754 and 346,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,754 and 346,150 is: 745,361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,754 : 346,150 = 346,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,754/346,150 = 346,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,754x = 346,150 × 346,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,754x = 119,819,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,819,822,500/160,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,361.38

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