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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,982 and 349,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,982 and 349,643 is: 759,403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,982 : 349,643 = 349,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,982/349,643 = 349,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,982x = 349,643 × 349,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,982x = 122,250,227,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,250,227,449/160,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,403.09

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