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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,551.69 and 160,129.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,551.69 and 160,129.41 is: 260,182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,551.69 : 160,129.41 = 160,129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,551.69/160,129.41 = 160,129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,551.69x = 160,129.41 × 160,129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,551.69x = 25,641,426,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,641,426,745.98/98,551.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,182.52

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