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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,544 and 250,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,544 and 250,008 is: 389,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,544 : 250,008 = 250,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,544/250,008 = 250,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,544x = 250,008 × 250,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,544x = 62,504,000,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,504,000,064/160,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,326.29

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