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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,484.63 and 248,361.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,484.63 and 248,361.75 is: 384,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,484.63 : 248,361.75 = 248,361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,484.63/248,361.75 = 248,361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,484.63x = 248,361.75 × 248,361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,484.63x = 61,683,558,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,683,558,863.06/160,484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,358.06

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