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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,934 and 236,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,934 and 236,470 is: 347,459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,934 : 236,470 = 236,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,934/236,470 = 236,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,934x = 236,470 × 236,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,934x = 55,918,060,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,918,060,900/160,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,459.59

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