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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,916 and 253,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,916 and 253,151 is: 390,965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,916 : 253,151 = 253,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,916/253,151 = 253,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,916x = 253,151 × 253,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,916x = 64,085,428,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,085,428,801/163,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,965.06

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