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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,891 and 241,025

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,891 and 241,025 is: 361,070.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,891 : 241,025 = 241,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,891/241,025 = 241,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,891x = 241,025 × 241,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,891x = 58,093,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093,050,625/160,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,070.85

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