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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,842 and 236,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,842 and 236,449 is: 347,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,842 : 236,449 = 236,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,842/236,449 = 236,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,842x = 236,449 × 236,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,842x = 55,908,129,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,908,129,601/160,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,596.58

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