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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,956 and 240,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,956 and 240,352 is: 358,912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,956 : 240,352 = 240,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,956/240,352 = 240,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,956x = 240,352 × 240,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,956x = 57,769,083,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,769,083,904/160,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,912.27

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