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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,425 and 183,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,425 and 183,753 is: 210,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,425 : 183,753 = 183,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,425/183,753 = 183,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,425x = 183,753 × 183,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,425x = 33,765,165,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765,165,009/160,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,473.21

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