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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,252.75 and 350,272.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,252.75 and 350,272.75 is: 765,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,252.75 : 350,272.75 = 350,272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,252.75/350,272.75 = 350,272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,252.75x = 350,272.75 × 350,272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,252.75x = 122,690,999,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,690,999,392.56/160,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,609.32

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