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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,828 and 236,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,828 and 236,564 is: 347,965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,828 : 236,564 = 236,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,828/236,564 = 236,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,828x = 236,564 × 236,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,828x = 55,962,526,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962,526,096/160,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,965.07

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