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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,393.50 and 324,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,393.50 and 324,675 is: 657,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,393.50 : 324,675 = 324,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,393.50/324,675 = 324,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,393.50x = 324,675 × 324,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,393.50x = 105,413,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,413,855,625/160,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,220.25

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