Finding the Third Proportional to 160,644 and 352,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,644 and 352,819 is: 774,888.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,644 : 352,819 = 352,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,644/352,819 = 352,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,644x = 352,819 × 352,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,644x = 124,481,246,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,481,246,761/160,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,888.86
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