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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,869 and 244,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,869 and 244,761 is: 372,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,869 : 244,761 = 244,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,869/244,761 = 244,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,869x = 244,761 × 244,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,869x = 59,907,947,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,907,947,121/160,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,402.06

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