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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,633.50 and 235,189.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,633.50 and 235,189.50 is: 344,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,633.50 : 235,189.50 = 235,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,633.50/235,189.50 = 235,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,633.50x = 235,189.50 × 235,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,633.50x = 55,314,100,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314,100,910.25/160,633.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,349.72

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