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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,832 and 236,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,832 and 236,434 is: 347,574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,832 : 236,434 = 236,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,832/236,434 = 236,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,832x = 236,434 × 236,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,832x = 55,901,036,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,901,036,356/160,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,574.09

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