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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,372 and 244,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,372 and 244,338 is: 372,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,372 : 244,338 = 244,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,372/244,338 = 244,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,372x = 244,338 × 244,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,372x = 59,701,058,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,701,058,244/160,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,266.10

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