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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,556.91 and 352,894.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,556.91 and 352,894.50 is: 775,641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,556.91 : 352,894.50 = 352,894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,556.91/352,894.50 = 352,894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,556.91x = 352,894.50 × 352,894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,556.91x = 124,534,528,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,534,528,130.25/160,556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,641.05

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