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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,252 and 232,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,252 and 232,110 is: 336,189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,252 : 232,110 = 232,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,252/232,110 = 232,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,252x = 232,110 × 232,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,252x = 53,875,052,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,875,052,100/160,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,189.58

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