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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,069.50 and 247,029.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,069.50 and 247,029.75 is: 381,232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,069.50 : 247,029.75 = 247,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,069.50/247,029.75 = 247,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,069.50x = 247,029.75 × 247,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,069.50x = 61,023,697,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,023,697,385.06/160,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,232.51

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