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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,329 and 253,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,329 and 253,860 is: 401,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,329 : 253,860 = 253,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,329/253,860 = 253,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,329x = 253,860 × 253,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,329x = 64,444,899,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,444,899,600/160,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,954.10

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