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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,467 and 247,618.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,467 and 247,618.50 is: 382,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,467 : 247,618.50 = 247,618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,467/247,618.50 = 247,618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,467x = 247,618.50 × 247,618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,467x = 61,314,921,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,314,921,542.25/160,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,103.00

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