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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,273.13 and 247,348.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,273.13 and 247,348.69 is: 381,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,273.13 : 247,348.69 = 247,348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,273.13/247,348.69 = 247,348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,273.13x = 247,348.69 × 247,348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,273.13x = 61,181,373,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,181,373,207.97/160,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,731.95

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