Finding the Third Proportional to 160,176 and 249,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,176 and 249,336 is: 388,125.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,176 : 249,336 = 249,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,176/249,336 = 249,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,176x = 249,336 × 249,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,176x = 62,168,440,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,168,440,896/160,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,125.82
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