Finding the Third Proportional to 160,044 and 266,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,044 and 266,754 is: 444,613.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,044 : 266,754 = 266,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,044/266,754 = 266,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,044x = 266,754 × 266,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,044x = 71,157,696,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,157,696,516/160,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,613.33
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