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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,996 and 244,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,996 and 244,230 is: 370,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,996 : 244,230 = 244,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,996/244,230 = 244,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,996x = 244,230 × 244,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,996x = 59,648,292,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,648,292,900/160,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,495.50

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