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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,316 and 250,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,316 and 250,179 is: 390,413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,316 : 250,179 = 250,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,316/250,179 = 250,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,316x = 250,179 × 250,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,316x = 62,589,532,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,589,532,041/160,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,413.51

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