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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,953.50 and 254,805.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,953.50 and 254,805.75 is: 403,383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,953.50 : 254,805.75 = 254,805.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,953.50/254,805.75 = 254,805.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,953.50x = 254,805.75 × 254,805.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,953.50x = 64,925,970,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,925,970,233.06/160,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,383.40

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