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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,160 and 350,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,160 and 350,004 is: 760,131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,160 : 350,004 = 350,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,160/350,004 = 350,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,160x = 350,004 × 350,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,160x = 122,502,800,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,502,800,016/161,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,131.55

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