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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,858 and 161,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,858 and 161,251 is: 255,275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,858 : 161,251 = 161,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,858/161,251 = 161,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,858x = 161,251 × 161,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,858x = 26,001,885,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,001,885,001/101,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,275.83

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