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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,984 and 351,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,984 and 351,884 is: 769,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,984 : 351,884 = 351,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,984/351,884 = 351,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,984x = 351,884 × 351,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,984x = 123,822,349,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,822,349,456/160,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,159.35

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