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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,971 and 349,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,971 and 349,623 is: 759,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,971 : 349,623 = 349,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,971/349,623 = 349,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,971x = 349,623 × 349,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,971x = 122,236,242,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,236,242,129/160,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,368.10

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