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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,132.50 and 370,666.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,132.50 and 370,666.50 is: 857,999.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,132.50 : 370,666.50 = 370,666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,132.50/370,666.50 = 370,666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,132.50x = 370,666.50 × 370,666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,132.50x = 137,393,654,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,393,654,222.25/160,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,999.81

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