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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,706 and 244,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,706 and 244,803 is: 372,907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,706 : 244,803 = 244,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,706/244,803 = 244,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,706x = 244,803 × 244,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,706x = 59,928,508,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,928,508,809/160,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,907.72

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