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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,246 and 232,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,246 and 232,107 is: 336,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,246 : 232,107 = 232,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,246/232,107 = 232,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,246x = 232,107 × 232,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,246x = 53,873,659,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,873,659,449/160,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,193.47

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