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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,609.50 and 352,995.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,609.50 and 352,995.75 is: 775,832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,609.50 : 352,995.75 = 352,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,609.50/352,995.75 = 352,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,609.50x = 352,995.75 × 352,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,609.50x = 124,605,999,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,605,999,518.06/160,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,832.06

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