Finding the Third Proportional to 160,314 and 250,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,314 and 250,176 is: 390,409.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,314 : 250,176 = 250,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,314/250,176 = 250,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,314x = 250,176 × 250,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,314x = 62,588,030,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,588,030,976/160,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,409.02
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