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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,274 and 225,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,274 and 225,569 is: 315,496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,274 : 225,569 = 225,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,274/225,569 = 225,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,274x = 225,569 × 225,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,274x = 50,881,373,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,881,373,761/161,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,496.45

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