Finding the Third Proportional to 160,515 and 174,525.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,515 and 174,525.75 is: 189,759.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,515 : 174,525.75 = 174,525.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,515/174,525.75 = 174,525.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,515x = 174,525.75 × 174,525.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,515x = 30,459,237,413.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,459,237,413.06/160,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,759.45
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