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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,118 and 247,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,118 and 247,954 is: 383,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,118 : 247,954 = 247,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,118/247,954 = 247,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,118x = 247,954 × 247,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,118x = 61,481,186,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481,186,116/160,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,974.23

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