Finding the Third Proportional to 160,588 and 333,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,588 and 333,920 is: 694,339.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,588 : 333,920 = 333,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,588/333,920 = 333,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,588x = 333,920 × 333,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,588x = 111,502,566,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,502,566,400/160,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,339.34
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