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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,785 and 236,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,785 and 236,520 is: 347,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,785 : 236,520 = 236,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,785/236,520 = 236,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,785x = 236,520 × 236,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,785x = 55,941,710,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,941,710,400/160,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,928.66

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