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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,982 and 349,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,982 and 349,620 is: 759,303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,982 : 349,620 = 349,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,982/349,620 = 349,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,982x = 349,620 × 349,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,982x = 122,234,144,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,234,144,400/160,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,303.18

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