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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,785 and 342,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,785 and 342,918 is: 731,366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,785 : 342,918 = 342,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,785/342,918 = 342,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,785x = 342,918 × 342,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,785x = 117,592,754,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,592,754,724/160,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,366.45

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