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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,982 and 351,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,982 and 351,880 is: 769,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,982 : 351,880 = 351,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,982/351,880 = 351,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,982x = 351,880 × 351,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,982x = 123,819,534,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,819,534,400/160,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,151.42

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