Finding the Third Proportional to 160,347.09 and 253,889.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,347.09 and 253,889.44 is: 402,001.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,347.09 : 253,889.44 = 253,889.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,347.09/253,889.44 = 253,889.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,347.09x = 253,889.44 × 253,889.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,347.09x = 64,459,846,474.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,459,846,474.07/160,347.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,001.96
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