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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,254.50 and 232,113.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,254.50 and 232,113.50 is: 336,194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,254.50 : 232,113.50 = 232,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,254.50/232,113.50 = 232,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,254.50x = 232,113.50 × 232,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,254.50x = 53,876,676,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876,676,882.25/160,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,194.47

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