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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,473 and 248,350.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,473 and 248,350.50 is: 384,351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,473 : 248,350.50 = 248,350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,473/248,350.50 = 248,350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,473x = 248,350.50 × 248,350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,473x = 61,677,970,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,677,970,850.25/160,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,351.08

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