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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,360 and 244,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,360 and 244,320 is: 372,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,360 : 244,320 = 244,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,360/244,320 = 244,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,360x = 244,320 × 244,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,360x = 59,692,262,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,692,262,400/160,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,239.10

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