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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,741.13 and 350,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,741.13 and 350,055 is: 762,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,741.13 : 350,055 = 350,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,741.13/350,055 = 350,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,741.13x = 350,055 × 350,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,741.13x = 122,538,503,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,538,503,025/160,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,334.49

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