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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,562 and 250,034.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,562 and 250,034.50 is: 389,365.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,562 : 250,034.50 = 250,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,562/250,034.50 = 250,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,562x = 250,034.50 × 250,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,562x = 62,517,251,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517,251,190.25/160,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,365.17

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