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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,292 and 249,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,292 and 249,512 is: 388,392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,292 : 249,512 = 249,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,292/249,512 = 249,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,292x = 249,512 × 249,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,292x = 62,256,238,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,256,238,144/160,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,392.67

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