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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,326 and 250,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,326 and 250,193 is: 390,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,326 : 250,193 = 250,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,326/250,193 = 250,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,326x = 250,193 × 250,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,326x = 62,596,537,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596,537,249/160,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,432.85

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