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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,792 and 350,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,792 and 350,156 is: 762,533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,792 : 350,156 = 350,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,792/350,156 = 350,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,792x = 350,156 × 350,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,792x = 122,609,224,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,609,224,336/160,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,533.11

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