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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,588 and 160,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,588 and 160,362 is: 250,672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,588 : 160,362 = 160,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,588/160,362 = 160,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,588x = 160,362 × 160,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,588x = 25,715,971,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,715,971,044/102,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,672.31

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