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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,703 and 240,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,703 and 240,975 is: 359,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,703 : 240,975 = 240,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,703/240,975 = 240,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,703x = 240,975 × 240,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,703x = 58,068,950,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,068,950,625/161,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,108.68

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