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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,034 and 236,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,034 and 236,627 is: 347,705.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,034 : 236,627 = 236,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,034/236,627 = 236,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,034x = 236,627 × 236,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,034x = 55,992,337,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,992,337,129/161,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,705.06

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