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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,246 and 160,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,246 and 160,912 is: 255,740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,246 : 160,912 = 160,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,246/160,912 = 160,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,246x = 160,912 × 160,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,246x = 25,892,671,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,892,671,744/101,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,740.19

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