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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,264 and 254,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,264 and 254,264 is: 400,896.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,264 : 254,264 = 254,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,264/254,264 = 254,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,264x = 254,264 × 254,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,264x = 64,650,181,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,650,181,696/161,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,896.55

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