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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,960 and 160,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,960 and 160,440 is: 240,660

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,960 : 160,440 = 160,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,960/160,440 = 160,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,960x = 160,440 × 160,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,960x = 25,740,993,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,740,993,600/106,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,660

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