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Finding the Third Proportional to 160 and 344

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Solution

The third proportional to 160 and 344 is: 739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 344 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/344 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 344 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 118,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,336/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.60

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