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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,561 and 250,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,561 and 250,036 is: 389,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,561 : 250,036 = 250,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,561/250,036 = 250,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,561x = 250,036 × 250,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,561x = 62,518,001,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,518,001,296/160,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,372.27

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