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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,063 and 343,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,063 and 343,454 is: 736,963.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,063 : 343,454 = 343,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,063/343,454 = 343,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,063x = 343,454 × 343,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,063x = 117,960,650,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,960,650,116/160,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,963.88

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