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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,972.31 and 349,623.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,972.31 and 349,623.84 is: 759,365.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,972.31 : 349,623.84 = 349,623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,972.31/349,623.84 = 349,623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,972.31x = 349,623.84 × 349,623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,972.31x = 122,236,832,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,236,832,118.52/160,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,365.57

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