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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,030 and 232,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,030 and 232,257 is: 334,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,030 : 232,257 = 232,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,030/232,257 = 232,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,030x = 232,257 × 232,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,030x = 53,943,314,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,943,314,049/161,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,989.22

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