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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,942 and 236,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,942 and 236,484 is: 347,483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,942 : 236,484 = 236,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,942/236,484 = 236,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,942x = 236,484 × 236,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,942x = 55,924,682,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,924,682,256/160,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,483.46

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