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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,860 and 349,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,860 and 349,368 is: 758,784.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,860 : 349,368 = 349,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,860/349,368 = 349,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,860x = 349,368 × 349,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,860x = 122,057,999,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,057,999,424/160,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,784.03

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