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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,755 and 160,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,755 and 160,731 is: 235,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,755 : 160,731 = 160,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,755/160,731 = 160,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,755x = 160,731 × 160,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,755x = 25,834,454,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834,454,361/109,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,382.94

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