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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,256 and 232,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,256 and 232,115 is: 336,195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,256 : 232,115 = 232,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,256/232,115 = 232,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,256x = 232,115 × 232,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,256x = 53,877,373,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,877,373,225/160,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,195.67

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