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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,018 and 343,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,018 and 343,759 is: 738,480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,018 : 343,759 = 343,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,018/343,759 = 343,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,018x = 343,759 × 343,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,018x = 118,170,250,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,170,250,081/160,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,480.98

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