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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,960 and 343,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,960 and 343,194 is: 736,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,960 : 343,194 = 343,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,960/343,194 = 343,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,960x = 343,194 × 343,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,960x = 117,782,121,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,782,121,636/159,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,322.34

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