Finding the Third Proportional to 160,449.75 and 281,526.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,449.75 and 281,526.75 is: 493,969.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,449.75 : 281,526.75 = 281,526.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,449.75/281,526.75 = 281,526.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,449.75x = 281,526.75 × 281,526.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,449.75x = 79,257,310,965.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,257,310,965.56/160,449.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,969.68
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