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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,985 and 349,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,985 and 349,750 is: 759,853.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,985 : 349,750 = 349,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,985/349,750 = 349,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,985x = 349,750 × 349,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,985x = 122,325,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,325,062,500/160,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,853.79

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