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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,623 and 235,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,623 and 235,174 is: 344,326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,623 : 235,174 = 235,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,623/235,174 = 235,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,623x = 235,174 × 235,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,623x = 55,306,810,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,306,810,276/160,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,326.84

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