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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,572 and 250,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,572 and 250,050 is: 389,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,572 : 250,050 = 250,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,572/250,050 = 250,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,572x = 250,050 × 250,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,572x = 62,525,002,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,525,002,500/160,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,389.20

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