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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,556 and 250,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,556 and 250,028 is: 389,359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,556 : 250,028 = 250,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,556/250,028 = 250,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,556x = 250,028 × 250,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,556x = 62,514,000,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,000,784/160,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,359.48

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