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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,836 and 343,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,836 and 343,824 is: 735,003.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,836 : 343,824 = 343,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,836/343,824 = 343,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,836x = 343,824 × 343,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,836x = 118,214,942,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,214,942,976/160,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,003.00

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