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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,482 and 248,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,482 and 248,358 is: 384,352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,482 : 248,358 = 248,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,482/248,358 = 248,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,482x = 248,358 × 248,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,482x = 61,681,696,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,681,696,164/160,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,352.74

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