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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,862 and 236,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,862 and 236,610 is: 348,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,862 : 236,610 = 236,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,862/236,610 = 236,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,862x = 236,610 × 236,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,862x = 55,984,292,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,984,292,100/160,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,026.83

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