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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,569 and 250,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,569 and 250,045 is: 389,380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,569 : 250,045 = 250,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,569/250,045 = 250,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,569x = 250,045 × 250,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,569x = 62,522,502,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,522,502,025/160,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,380.90

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