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Finding the Third Proportional to 160,996.50 and 349,647.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 160,996.50 and 349,647.75 is: 759,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,996.50 : 349,647.75 = 349,647.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,996.50/349,647.75 = 349,647.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,996.50x = 349,647.75 × 349,647.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,996.50x = 122,253,549,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,253,549,080.06/160,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,355.32

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