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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,544 and 161,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,544 and 161,720 is: 205,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,544 : 161,720 = 161,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,544/161,720 = 161,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,544x = 161,720 × 161,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,544x = 26,153,358,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153,358,400/127,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,053.62

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