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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,254 and 232,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,254 and 232,119 is: 336,211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,254 : 232,119 = 232,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,254/232,119 = 232,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,254x = 232,119 × 232,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,254x = 53,879,230,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,879,230,161/160,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,211.45

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