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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,890 and 343,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,890 and 343,140 is: 731,835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,890 : 343,140 = 343,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,890/343,140 = 343,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,890x = 343,140 × 343,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,890x = 117,745,059,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,745,059,600/160,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,835.79

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