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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,944 and 244,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,944 and 244,872 is: 372,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,944 : 244,872 = 244,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,944/244,872 = 244,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,944x = 244,872 × 244,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,944x = 59,962,296,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,962,296,384/160,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,566.21

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