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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,776 and 350,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,776 and 350,124 is: 762,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,776 : 350,124 = 350,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,776/350,124 = 350,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,776x = 350,124 × 350,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,776x = 122,586,815,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,586,815,376/160,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,469.62

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