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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,618 and 235,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,618 and 235,166 is: 344,314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,618 : 235,166 = 235,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,618/235,166 = 235,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,618x = 235,166 × 235,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,618x = 55,303,047,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,303,047,556/160,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,314.13

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