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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,718.50 and 350,009.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,718.50 and 350,009.50 is: 762,243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,718.50 : 350,009.50 = 350,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,718.50/350,009.50 = 350,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,718.50x = 350,009.50 × 350,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,718.50x = 122,506,650,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,506,650,090.25/160,718.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,243.61

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