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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,679.95 and 236,047.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,679.95 and 236,047.92 is: 346,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,679.95 : 236,047.92 = 236,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,679.95/236,047.92 = 236,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,679.95x = 236,047.92 × 236,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,679.95x = 55,718,621,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,718,621,421.51/160,679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,767.72

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