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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,526 and 238,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,526 and 238,478 is: 354,283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,526 : 238,478 = 238,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,526/238,478 = 238,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,526x = 238,478 × 238,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,526x = 56,871,756,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871,756,484/160,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,283.77

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