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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,274 and 342,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,274 and 342,788 is: 733,142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,274 : 342,788 = 342,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,274/342,788 = 342,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,274x = 342,788 × 342,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,274x = 117,503,612,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,503,612,944/160,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,142.08

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