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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,426 and 183,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,426 and 183,754 is: 210,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,426 : 183,754 = 183,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,426/183,754 = 183,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,426x = 183,754 × 183,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,426x = 33,765,532,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765,532,516/160,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,474.19

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