Finding the Third Proportional to 160,570 and 330,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,570 and 330,859 is: 681,744.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,570 : 330,859 = 330,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,570/330,859 = 330,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,570x = 330,859 × 330,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,570x = 109,467,677,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,467,677,881/160,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,744.27
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