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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,794 and 350,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,794 and 350,160 is: 762,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,794 : 350,160 = 350,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,794/350,160 = 350,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,794x = 350,160 × 350,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,794x = 122,612,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,612,025,600/160,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,541.05

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