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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,056 and 343,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,056 and 343,440 is: 736,936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,056 : 343,440 = 343,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,056/343,440 = 343,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,056x = 343,440 × 343,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,056x = 117,951,033,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,951,033,600/160,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,936.03

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