Finding the Third Proportional to 160,646 and 352,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,646 and 352,823 is: 774,896.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,646 : 352,823 = 352,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,646/352,823 = 352,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,646x = 352,823 × 352,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,646x = 124,484,069,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,484,069,329/160,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,896.79
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