Finding the Third Proportional to 160,237.50 and 244,593.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,237.50 and 244,593.75 is: 373,358.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,237.50 : 244,593.75 = 244,593.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,237.50/244,593.75 = 244,593.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,237.50x = 244,593.75 × 244,593.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,237.50x = 59,826,102,539.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,826,102,539.06/160,237.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,358.94
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