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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,806 and 242,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,806 and 242,847 is: 366,744.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,806 : 242,847 = 242,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,806/242,847 = 242,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,806x = 242,847 × 242,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,806x = 58,974,665,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,974,665,409/160,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,744.18

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