Finding the Third Proportional to 160,564 and 352,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,564 and 352,907 is: 775,661.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,564 : 352,907 = 352,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,564/352,907 = 352,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,564x = 352,907 × 352,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,564x = 124,543,350,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,543,350,649/160,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,661.73
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