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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,382 and 248,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,382 and 248,319 is: 384,471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,382 : 248,319 = 248,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,382/248,319 = 248,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,382x = 248,319 × 248,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,382x = 61,662,325,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,662,325,761/160,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,471.61

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