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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,230.66 and 350,235.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,230.66 and 350,235.56 is: 765,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,230.66 : 350,235.56 = 350,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,230.66/350,235.56 = 350,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,230.66x = 350,235.56 × 350,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,230.66x = 122,664,949,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,664,949,239.69/160,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,552.31

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