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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,548 and 250,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,548 and 250,014 is: 389,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,548 : 250,014 = 250,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,548/250,014 = 250,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,548x = 250,014 × 250,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,548x = 62,507,000,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,507,000,196/160,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,335.28

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