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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,562.25 and 245,035.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,562.25 and 245,035.13 is: 373,949.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,562.25 : 245,035.13 = 245,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,562.25/245,035.13 = 245,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,562.25x = 245,035.13 × 245,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,562.25x = 60,042,212,483.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,042,212,483.77/160,562.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,949.75

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