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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,792 and 359,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,792 and 359,644 is: 804,416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,792 : 359,644 = 359,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,792/359,644 = 359,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,792x = 359,644 × 359,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,792x = 129,343,806,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,343,806,736/160,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,416.93

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