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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,628 and 160,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,628 and 160,236 is: 260,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,628 : 160,236 = 160,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,628/160,236 = 160,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,628x = 160,236 × 160,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,628x = 25,675,575,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675,575,696/98,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,327.45

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