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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,488 and 248,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,488 and 248,373 is: 384,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,488 : 248,373 = 248,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,488/248,373 = 248,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,488x = 248,373 × 248,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,488x = 61,689,147,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,689,147,129/160,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,384.80

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