Finding the Third Proportional to 160,689 and 306,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,689 and 306,798 is: 585,758.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,689 : 306,798 = 306,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,689/306,798 = 306,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,689x = 306,798 × 306,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,689x = 94,125,012,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,125,012,804/160,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,758.91
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