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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,620 and 235,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,620 and 235,170 is: 344,321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,620 : 235,170 = 235,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,620/235,170 = 235,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,620x = 235,170 × 235,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,620x = 55,304,928,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,304,928,900/160,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,321.56

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