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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,016 and 160,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,016 and 160,320 is: 233,625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,016 : 160,320 = 160,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,016/160,320 = 160,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,016x = 160,320 × 160,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,016x = 25,702,502,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,702,502,400/110,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,625.13

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