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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,717.50 and 350,007.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,717.50 and 350,007.75 is: 762,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,717.50 : 350,007.75 = 350,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,717.50/350,007.75 = 350,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,717.50x = 350,007.75 × 350,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,717.50x = 122,505,425,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,505,425,060.06/160,717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,240.73

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