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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,832 and 343,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,832 and 343,038 is: 731,664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,832 : 343,038 = 343,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,832/343,038 = 343,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,832x = 343,038 × 343,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,832x = 117,675,069,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,675,069,444/160,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,664.53

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