Finding the Third Proportional to 160,393.50 and 324,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,393.50 and 324,675 is: 657,220.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,393.50 : 324,675 = 324,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,393.50/324,675 = 324,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,393.50x = 324,675 × 324,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,393.50x = 105,413,855,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,413,855,625/160,393.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,220.25
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