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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,794 and 325,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,794 and 325,962 is: 660,790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,794 : 325,962 = 325,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,794/325,962 = 325,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,794x = 325,962 × 325,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,794x = 106,251,225,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,251,225,444/160,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,790.98

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