Finding the Third Proportional to 160,181 and 352,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,181 and 352,336 is: 775,002.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,181 : 352,336 = 352,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,181/352,336 = 352,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,181x = 352,336 × 352,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,181x = 124,140,656,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,140,656,896/160,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,002.38
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