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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,031 and 250,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,031 and 250,622 is: 385,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,031 : 250,622 = 250,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,031/250,622 = 250,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,031x = 250,622 × 250,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,031x = 62,811,386,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,811,386,884/163,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,272.66

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