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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,998 and 160,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,998 and 160,044 is: 332,659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,998 : 160,044 = 160,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,998/160,044 = 160,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,998x = 160,044 × 160,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,998x = 25,614,081,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,614,081,936/76,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,659.06

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