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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,883 and 241,013

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,883 and 241,013 is: 361,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,883 : 241,013 = 241,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,883/241,013 = 241,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,883x = 241,013 × 241,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,883x = 58,087,266,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,087,266,169/160,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,052.85

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