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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,155 and 340,063.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,155 and 340,063.50 is: 722,070.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,155 : 340,063.50 = 340,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,155/340,063.50 = 340,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,155x = 340,063.50 × 340,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,155x = 115,643,184,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,643,184,032.25/160,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,070.39

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