Finding the Third Proportional to 160,578 and 330,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,578 and 330,875 is: 681,776.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,578 : 330,875 = 330,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,578/330,875 = 330,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,578x = 330,875 × 330,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,578x = 109,478,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,478,265,625/160,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,776.24
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