Finding the Third Proportional to 160,418 and 324,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,418 and 324,730 is: 657,342.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,418 : 324,730 = 324,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,418/324,730 = 324,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,418x = 324,730 × 324,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,418x = 105,449,572,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,449,572,900/160,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,342.52
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