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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,767 and 236,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,767 and 236,169 is: 346,935.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,767 : 236,169 = 236,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,767/236,169 = 236,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,767x = 236,169 × 236,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,767x = 55,775,796,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,775,796,561/160,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,935.61

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