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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,111 and 343,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,111 and 343,964 is: 738,932.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,111 : 343,964 = 343,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,111/343,964 = 343,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,111x = 343,964 × 343,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,111x = 118,311,233,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,311,233,296/160,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,932.57

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