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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,659 and 240,502.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,659 and 240,502.50 is: 360,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,659 : 240,502.50 = 240,502.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,659/240,502.50 = 240,502.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,659x = 240,502.50 × 240,502.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,659x = 57,841,452,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,841,452,506.25/160,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,026.22

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