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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,463 and 240,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,463 and 240,160 is: 499,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,463 : 240,160 = 240,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,463/240,160 = 240,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,463x = 240,160 × 240,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,463x = 57,676,825,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,676,825,600/115,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,526.48

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