Finding the Third Proportional to 160,508 and 254,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,508 and 254,379 is: 403,149.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,508 : 254,379 = 254,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,508/254,379 = 254,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,508x = 254,379 × 254,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,508x = 64,708,675,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,708,675,641/160,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,149.22
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