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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,283 and 342,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,283 and 342,801 is: 733,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,283 : 342,801 = 342,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,283/342,801 = 342,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,283x = 342,801 × 342,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,283x = 117,512,525,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,512,525,601/160,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,156.51

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