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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,847 and 236,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,847 and 236,587 is: 347,991.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,847 : 236,587 = 236,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,847/236,587 = 236,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,847x = 236,587 × 236,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,847x = 55,973,408,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,973,408,569/160,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,991.62

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