Finding the Third Proportional to 160,556 and 351,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,556 and 351,560 is: 769,790.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,556 : 351,560 = 351,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,556/351,560 = 351,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,556x = 351,560 × 351,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,556x = 123,594,433,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,594,433,600/160,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,790.19
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