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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,544 and 254,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,544 and 254,424 is: 403,201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,544 : 254,424 = 254,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,544/254,424 = 254,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,544x = 254,424 × 254,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,544x = 64,731,571,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,731,571,776/160,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,201.44

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