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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,868 and 346,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,868 and 346,668 is: 747,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,868 : 346,668 = 346,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,868/346,668 = 346,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,868x = 346,668 × 346,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,868x = 120,178,702,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,178,702,224/160,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,064.07

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