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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,976 and 349,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,976 and 349,629 is: 759,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,976 : 349,629 = 349,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,976/349,629 = 349,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,976x = 349,629 × 349,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,976x = 122,240,437,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,240,437,641/160,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,370.57

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