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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,983 and 349,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,983 and 349,625 is: 759,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,983 : 349,625 = 349,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,983/349,625 = 349,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,983x = 349,625 × 349,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,983x = 122,237,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,237,640,625/160,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,320.18

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