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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,425.56 and 248,292.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,425.56 and 248,292.84 is: 384,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,425.56 : 248,292.84 = 248,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,425.56/248,292.84 = 248,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,425.56x = 248,292.84 × 248,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,425.56x = 61,649,336,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,649,336,257.46/160,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,286.24

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